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1. Fan Learning Funet ion 100 7169 96 6945 92 6792 69 6750 84 6613 80 6467 Start Fan Learning T 6308 T2 6150 68 6087 64 9955 60 9936 56 5916 52 D305 43 9162 44 4910 40 4653 36 43872 32 4086 28 3752 Fan Learning Completed Field Setting Description _ O o Start Fan Learning OK If FAN PWM shows DFLT the fan learning process has not been previously Cancel performed To begin the learning process press ENTER It will take about 120 seconds to finish The keyboard will not work during fan learning NOTE Fan learning is not required for fan function It is a calibration process to optimize fan speed control Elapsed Time in N A Displays the amount of time fan learning has been running in seconds Seconds Current Learning N A Displays the current fan learning stage Stage View Fan Learning see screen Lists information details for each step of fan learning Use the up and down Result arrow keys to scroll through the fan learning result Stealth Hode Configurations Stealth Mode Configuration Stealth mode allows you to use the computer in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive If stealth Stealth Mode Function Disabled mode is disabled the LEDs fan system beeps audio and display brightness operate normally NOTE An offsetting indicates stealth mode is in effect for that option For example if stealth mode is enabled and the
2. Connects a phone line to the internal fax data modem It can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V 90 or V 92 protocol and send and receive faxes at 14 4 Kbps NOTE in some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case you may use a PCMCIA modem Microphone Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record audio Ys D Audio Out Jack Connect external speakers or a stereo headset to this jack to listen to multimedia Express Card Slot option 7 Cooling Fan Exhaust Cooling Fan exhaust area Do Not Block This area may become hot as air vents from the computer 8 External Monitor Port Connects to a display monitor up to 2048x1536 resolution 9 Smart Card Reader or Depending on your configuration use with a Smart Card or EXPRESS Card General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 11 GD8000 User Guide Right Side View 1 Z 2 4 5 icon Feature 1 Q Three USB 2 0 Ports Description Connects to USB devices e g USB digital camera 2 Iolo Serial Port Connects your computer to serial devices such a fax modem or a serial mouse This port is identified as COM1 3 PC Card Slot Use this slot for Type II PC Card devices Media Bay Combo DVD ROM CD RW DVD Multi Drive DVD RAM DVD ROM DVD RW CD R CD ROM CD RW or second battery module 5 Back Handle Mount The back handle mount located on bot
3. General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 17 GD8000 User Guide Display The GD8000 features a 13 3 inch XGA outdoor viewable color display with an optional integrated touch screen You can start programs and input data on the touch screen using an approved pen stylus that comes with the computer The Colorvue Transmissive display technology uses a built in backlight for easy reading in most ambient light conditions DynaVue display technology provides improved outdoor visibility and even works well in sunlight CAUTION To avoid damaging the display do not slam it when you close it Also do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed Install the Stylus Tether 1 Insert one tether loop through one of the holes on the end of the stylus then pull it back through the adjacent hole NOTE The holes in the stylus are notched on one side and smooth on the other Feed the tether through the smooth side first so that it lies inside the notch when finished 2 Insert the free end of the tether through the loop and pull the slack back through the loop to secure the stylus 3 Repeat these steps with the other end of the tether to attach it to one of the tether slots on the front on your computer Calibrate the optional Touch Screen 1 Press down on one side of the stylus to remove it from its slot below the touchpad 2 From the Start menu select All Programs eGalaxTouch Configure Utility
4. 3 On the eGalaxTouch dialogue box select the Tools tab and then click the Linearization Button This will initiate 9 pt calibration 4 Use an approved stylus and follow the instructions provided to complete touch screen calibration 5 Click OK to save the new settings and click OK again to begin using your computer Adjusting Display Brightness Press FN F6 WO to decrease display brightness Press FN F7 A to increase display brightness General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Getting Familiar With Your Computer Press down to remove stylus smooth side Adjusting Display Resolution Windows XP 1 Right click on the desktop 2 Select Properties and then select the Settings tab The dialog box indicates the monitor screen resolution 3 Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution Normally you should use the resolution suggested for the display or monitor Windows Vista and Windows 7 1 Click on the Start button and then on Control Panel 2 Under Appearance and Personalization click on Adjust Screen Resolution 3 Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution NOTE Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of the display You can stretch low resolution displays to full screen size by enabling Screen Expansion on the Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility However the stretching may cause distortion especially to fonts Higher resolution modes may be used as long
5. CAUTION Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Setup and restore the Setup Defaults by pressing F9 General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 38 GD8000 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Advanced Menu Wits SETUP WUTILITE Trusted Comput ing Field Setting Description _ _ _ O O Z O Z O O Stealth Mode Configuration sub menu Configuring the stealth mode feature enables you to turn off sound and light in environments where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive Extended Configuration Other special function settings including low battery beep radio wakeup etc CAUTION Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Setup and restore the Setup Defaults by pressing F9 Trusted Computing Trusted Platform Module TPM is a secure micro controller with added cryptographic functions Field Setting Description _ TCG TPM Support Enables Trusted Platform Module TPM support When this item is set to Yes new Execute TPM Command and Clearing the TPM items appear on the BIOS Menu Execute TPM Command DON T CHANGE Enables or Disables the TPM module TPM must be enabled before TPM Disabled software installation in Windows will start Enabled Clearing the TPM Press Enter Clearing the TPM is the process of returning the TPM to factory defaults It is possible the platform owner will change when in the def
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7. Over time the battery s capacity gradually decreases We recommend that you replace your battery if it no longer provides 70 of its original rated capacity WARNING Only use approved batteries when replacing the battery Heat Considerations The computer s processor has been specially designed to consume as little power as possible However working in a hot environment or working for long periods may raise the temperature Your computer takes the following steps to lower temperature The cooling fan turns on You may hear the fan and feel air coming from a vent on the left side of the computer when this happens f the temperature continues to rise processor activity is reduced You may notice a slight loss of performance if this happens To prevent damage if the computer gets too hot the processor stops and the computer shuts down Battery Calibration Over time as the battery is repeatedly drained and recharged battery runtime may decrease Calibrate the battery the first time you use it and then periodically for maximum performance The calibration process empties and charges the battery This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status Battery calibration will take from 6 to 12 hours depending on how much power the battery already contains The unit will not suspend while calibration is running It is okay to use your computer during battery calibration CAUTIONS Do not di
8. 4 Reinstall the battery The Battery LED is a steady blue while the battery is charging Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting Something unexpected happens when press a key You may have pressed a key combination that performs a Windows function Make sure you are pressing the correct keys for the application you are running Incorrect characters appear on the screen when press certain keys You may be in Num Lock mode Press NUM LOCK to toggle Num Lock mode off NUM LOCK is on the top row of buttons on your keyboard next to the F12 key have difficulty double clicking the mouse fast enough For Windows XP Select Start Control Panel Mouse The Buttons tab contains the setting for the double click speed For Windows Vista Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Then select Mouse to configure double clicking speed and other options For Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound 2 Under Devices and Printers select Mouse This will bring you to the Mouse Properties window 3 On the Buttons tab use the Devices drop down menu to select your mouse Then you can set double click speed General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Troubleshooting Modem Troubleshooting The modem doesn t work When you first try to use HyperTerminal or similar application the system responds with a message asking if you want to install the modem Answer Yes to this question and follow the instruct
9. battery CAUTION Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods To prevent possible damage to the battery the GD8000 laptop does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F Vehicle Dock The vehicle dock is designed to safely secure the computer in a vehicle It includes a key lock for security You can use the vehicle dock to Charge batteries with voltage from the vehicle battery Communicate with other devices m Automatically connect to an external antenna CAUTIONS Do not open the vehicle dock case It has no user replaceable parts The vehicle dock is internally protected it resets automatically if there is a power fault Do not use the vehicle dock to charge the computer battery overnight Turn off the vehicle dock at the end of each work day to prevent draining the voltage in your vehicle s battery below starting levels To charge a battery installed in the computer 1 Place the computer onto the vehicle dock making sure it is securely latched 2 If charging is required it begins automatically The Battery Power LED lights 3 When the battery is fully charged the Battery Power LED turns off 46 GD8000 User Guide CAUTIONS Refer to Battery Tips for recommended charging temperature ranges and other recommendations f you charge the battery dail
10. t illuminate You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility Disable Stealth mode The computer doesn t make any sounds even dur ing boot up You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility Disable Stealth mode The fan stopped running You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility Disable Stealth mode Can improve the startup speed of my programs by cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive Using the Windows utilities to defragment your drive may improve the startup speed of programs General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 57
11. Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock fire or damage sensitive components The computer is designed to withstand spills If a spill occurs immediately power off the computer and wipe it down For best results use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer FAA regulations require that all transmit receive devices be turned off during flight If you have radios in your computer including GPS and your computer is equipped with a Radio ON OFF Switch please use it to turn your radios off during flight If you have radios and you do not have a switch to turn the radios off either leave your computer off during flight or contact your help desk for assistance Service and Upgrade Safety and Precautions Do not service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks and may void your warranty Damage caused by servicing that is not authorized may void your warranty If your computer needs service remove power and turn it off then contact authorized service personnel Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel under the follow ing conditions When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed f the product does not operate normally when the operating GD8000 User Guide Notices Compliance and Safety instructions are followed Adjust onl
12. Keys The arrow keys are defined by the software application Arrow Keys UP ARROW usually moves the cursor up one line In some cases you can use the up arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes DOWN ARROW usually moves the cursor down one line In Windows you can use the down arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes RIGHT ARROW usually moves the cursor one character position to the right LEFT ARROW usually moves the cursor one character position to the left Function Keys and Key Combinations When using function keys press and hold the FN key before pressing the other key in the key combination Function Description FN F1 Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight Press it again to turn the light back on FN F2 Display toggle Switches the display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor NOTE When a DVD or VCD is playing display toggle is disabled FN F3 Standby Puts the computer in standby mode FN F4 Keyboard Backlight Decreases the keyboard backlight brightness if you have the Brightness Down optional EL keyboard FN F5 Keyboard Backlight Increases the keyboard backlight brightness if you have the Brightness Up optional EL keyboard rs Down 4 Turns the speakers on and off mutes the sound FN RIGHT ALT Touchpad on off Toggles the touchpad on and off FN LEFT SHIFT Keyboard back
13. LED option is set to off the LEDs will NOT illuminate to indicate activity General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 41 GD8000 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Field Setting Desription o Stealth Mode DISABLED Enable or disable stealth mode If disabled the computer functions normally and the Enabled options listed below are not accessible LED Off Off LEDs are disabled On On LEDs function normally Fan Off The fan is disabled Heat management is then controlled solely through throttling On The fan functions normally Audio Off Off Volume is set to 0 across suspend resume and boot Use the existing audio function On keys to adjust volume On Audio is preserved across suspend resume and boot The default volume level is set to mid range System Beeps Off Off Beeps are disabled during the boot up or resume process On On Beeps are heard during POST Display Brightness Off Off Brightness is set to 0 across suspend resume and boot FN F7 increases display brightness gradually FN F6 decreases brightness gradually On Display brightness is preserved across suspend resume and boot It is restored to default when the brightness level is set at 0 The default level is mid range Off All wireless devices are set to off during a suspend resume or boot The Radio ON OFF Switch can be used to manually turn the radios on or off On The radio on off switch functions normally and radio device power states are held though sus
14. The computer shuts off unexpectedly cccccseccccceeeeee 56 The speaker volume is too high or too IOW 10010010 56 THE COMPUTEL WON T CUI ONL cccccccccccccccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeensenaes 56 Ihe computer won TUM Olesen aerei oirdnis 56 The computer enters suspend mode too quickly 56 The computer doesn t automatically suspend 56 The system date and time are INCOMTECL ccccccceeeeeeee 56 receive an out of memory error MeSsSage 56 Holding down the Power button to reset the computer doesn talWays WOIK sites iiesinasisnthensh gan beesaiventibetinnscinedsnesRedadeens D7 The computer doesn t make any sounds even during boot OD PEEN EEA N E PENE E T sucess 97 The fan stopped FUNNING uu ssccccccccceceecstscceecceceeeeststsceeeeeeeeees 57 Can I improve the startup speed of my programs by cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive eaaa 57 General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 GD8000 User Guide Identification GD8000 User Guide Copyright Notices Copyright 2009 General Dynamics All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any other language or computer language in whole or in part in any form or by any means whether it be electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of General Dynamics Itronix Corporati
15. To Insert a Card Insert the compatible card with the label side up into the slot until it clicks into place The card will appear as a removable storage device that you can copy files to and from To Remove a Card 1 Make sure no operation is using the card such as file copying or deletion 2 Press the card further into the slot to release the card You will hear a click 3 Remove the card CAUTION Do not remove or change any hardware while your computer is hibernating or in a Sleep Standby state The Hard Disk Drive HDD Your computer features a removable shock mounted hard disk to provide high capacity storage and fast access The operating system and most programs are stored here Your computer identifies the hard disk drive as drive C You can do a one time configuration of your hard disk space through the HDD Space Setup Wizard The Wizard can run when it is convenient for you however should be run after first start up See the BIOS Setup Utility to password protect your removable hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk drive 1 You should print these instructions 4 Turn the computer over so you are looking 8 Using the ribbon remove the HDD from before continuing They will not be at the bottom the computer available after you shut down the 5 If installed use a Phillips screwdriver to 9 Line up the connectors and insert the HDD computer in step two remove the two optional screws in the in the computer 2 Shut d
16. charging and discharging of the battery Calibrating the battery every 3 or 4 months helps to keep the gas gauge accurate Refer to Battery Calibration for more information Tip 4 Get a good charge m Your computer will charge more quickly if it is turned off or suspended n warmer or cooler temperatures the battery can take much longer to fully charge f your battery is charged in a cold less than 41 F 5 C or very warm greater than 122 F 50 C environment it is possible that the Battery LED A will indicate that the charge has stopped however this does not necessarily mean that your battery is fully charged Tip 5 Prevent data loss Follow these guidelines to prevent data loss when removing your battery or storing your computer m You will lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is Operating or suspended and AC power is disconnected To General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Operating with Battery Power prevent this shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate suspend to disk mode before removing your battery f you plan to store your computer for more than a few days shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate mode Remove the battery before storing the computer Tip 6 Clean terminals Dirty terminals can be a cause of charging problems Clean battery terminals with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol Make sure that the alcohol has evaporated before reinstalling the b
17. levels of password protection an optional fingerprint scanner an optional Smart Card slot stealth mode and Trusted Platform Module TPM Security Slot The security slot located on the back edge of the computer lets you connect a Kensington compatible computer security lock so you can connect the computer to an immovable object to prevent theft Insert the lock into the notch and turn the key to secure the lock Some keyless models are also available See the documentation that comes with your lock for more information BIOS Level Passwords Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access When set no one can access the computer without entering the correct password There are two types of passwords you can set Supervisor Password secures your computer against unauthorized entry to critical parameters in the BIOS Utility User Password secures your computer against unauthorized use and allows limited access to the BIOS Utility NOTE Do not forget to set your password If you forget your password please get in touch with your dealer or an authorized service center Smart Card Reader Option If your computer has the Smart Card Reader option you can use smart card technology for added security General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Getting Familiar With Your Computer Fingerprint Scanner Option The optional swipe style fingerprint scanner can be used for all standard security uses The optional finge
18. m Click the Start button and point your cursor past the icon and click on the arrow This will bring up the Shut Down Log Off menu Click Restart to reboot the computer f that does not work press CTRL ALT DEL and then select Start Task Manager f any programs are open use your arrow keys to highlight each one and select End Task Repeat this until all programs are closed If that still does not work press and hold the POWER BUTTON for approximately ten seconds and then release it General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Troubleshooting For Windows 7 1 Select Start and click on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Restart to reboot the computer 2 If that does not work press CTRL ALT DEL and then select Task Manager 3 If any programs are open use your arrow keys to highlight each one and select End Task Repeat this until all programs are closed 4 f that still does not work press and hold the Power Button for approximately ten seconds and then release it The computer enters suspend mode too quickly For Windows XP When there is no activity for a period of time the computer turns off or enters suspend mode To extend this time use the Power Management program Start Settings Control Panel Power Management and increase the non activity time to enter suspend For Windows Vista Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Select Power Options For each plan displayed selec
19. machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your fax machine you should complete the following This information is entered through the FAX application software you have installed Consult your FAX software documentation for instructions about entering this information Warnings and Cautions WARNING It is important that only authorized personnel service and attempt repairs on the equipment Unauthorized service or repair may void the warranty and any maintenance contract in effect for the equipment Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery The battery is recyclable and under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream Do not crush the battery or pl
20. mode Trusted Platform Module TPM Enable or disable TPM in the System BIOS TPM provides a platform root of trust which uniquely identifies a particular platform and provides various crypto capabilities including hardware protected storage 25 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Ports and Connectors Connection Location RJ 11 Phone line modem internet and fax Left Side 3 USB Universal Serial Bus USB Peripherals such as a mouse printer or optical disk Right Side 2 0 drive D Speakers or headphones Left Side PC Card Slot Type II PC Cards Right Side Smart Card Reader or Smart Cards or EXPRESS Cards Left Side EXPRESS Card Slot Security Slot Computer lock such as a Kensington lock Back Edge Multi I O Docking Connector Compatible office dock or vehicle dock IEEE 1394 compatible devices such as digital cameras Right Edge ENERGY STAR General Dynamics Itronix is committed to designing mobile computers with the environment in mind Not only do we design computers that withstand the environment with rugged features that enable E you to use them in extreme operating conditions we design computers that use less energy reducing environmental pollution That s why our ENERGY STAR compliant mobile computers meet or exceed the stringent ENERGY STAR standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA According to the EPA ENERGY STAR mm qualified products use as much as 60 le
21. passwords EXIT Use to exit the current Setup session The Field Help Window is on the right side of each menu It displays the help text for the currently selected field This text updates as you move the cursor from field to field The General Help Window describes the legend keys You can display it by pressing F1 on any menu General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Customizing Your BIOS Menu Bar Field Help Window 37 GD8000 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Main Menu You can change the system date and time on the main menu and view processor and memory information Systen Time Field Setting Description AMIBIOS Version Displays the AMIBIOS version detected during boot up This is a display only field Motherboard Displays the motherboard version detected during boot up This is a display only field Displays the processor type and speed detected during boot up This is a display only field System Memory Displays amount of memory detected during boot up This is a display only field System Time HH MM SS Use this field to set the time The time is displayed in 24 hour format The value set takes effect immediately NOTE Once you make a change you must press ENTER to continue System Date MM DD YYYY_ Use this field to set the date The date can be set from January 1 1980 to December 31 2099 The value set takes effect immediately NOTE Once you make a change you must press ENTER to continue
22. pop up What effect will temperature have on battery life and performance Using the computer at very low temperatures will reduce the battery performance and may decrease how long the battery lasts compared to operation at moderate temperatures The battery performance will recover when the computer returns to a normal range around 20 C 68 F However storing Li lon batteries at low temperatures reduces Li lon aging effects The Battery Employs current battery technology standards The computer uses a smart Lithium lon battery to consistently provide the long battery life best suited for mobile users Uses a temperature sensor and memory device to gather and store information about the battery such as how much charge is left and how many times it has been recharged Warns when the battery charge level is low by sounding an alarm beep or displaying a warning on the screen If you receive a battery low warning you should save your work and recharge the battery as soon as possible Use the AC adapter whenever possible and consider carrying an extra fully charged battery as backup Using a battery for the first time The first time you use the battery you should Connect the AC adapter to the computer and a power source Calibrate the battery to set the gas gauge to accurately reflect battery capacity You only need to do this once with a new General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Operating with Batter
23. than three times the speed of GPRS The EDGE network can help you perform at higher levels of productivity by providing real time wireless access to critical business systems and applications UMTS GPRS GSM Network Universal Mobile Telecommunications System UMTS also referred to as wideband code division multiple access W CDMA is one of the most significant advances in the evolution of telecommunications into 3G networks UMTS is a worldwide standard for wide area wireless data communication based on Global Systems for Mobile communications GSM UMTS provides broadband mobile access to business systems and applications that can help improve mobile users productivity UMTS provides broadband speeds with download speeds up to 2Mbps 220 320 Kbps typical It delivers four to six times the speed of dial up Internet access and eight times the speed of GPRS wireless data service UMTS allows mobile users to respond to urgent email and access the Internet EV DO Rev A EV DO Rev O 1IxRATI CDMA CRMA Express is upgradeable and when WWAN radio technology changes you can change with it You can upgrade your radio to the various supported CRMA Express modules through General Dynamics Itronix service centers giving you greater wireless access when you need it After initialization the first time the unit is booted refer to the radio help found on your desktop for information about setting up and using your radio NOTE All WW
24. AN radios are capable of backward compatibility to support slower technologies when necessary to provide the greatest possible coverage to the user 29 GD8000 User Guide EVDO Rev A EVDO Revision A 1x Evolution Data Optimized is a wireless radio broadband data standard that offers download speeds up to 3 1 Mbps 500 to 800 Kbps typical Revision A integrates faster data technology and improves latency These enhancements allow features such a VoIP and video calling EV DO IXEV DO CDMA Network EV DO Rev 0 Evolution Data Only or Evolution Data Optimized EV DO is a 3G wireless technology with average user download speeds up to 2 4 Mbps 400 700 kbps typical When you spend a lot of time away from your desk the faster soeeds from EV DO can lead to greater productivity It s more than just fast email retrieval Get fast and secure access to your information and applications with EV DO IXRTT Single Carrier 1x Radio Transmission Technology 1xRTT is a pre 3G wireless technology based on the CDMA platform It has the capability to provide ISDN like speeds that offer up to 144 Kbps 50 70 Kbps typical 1xRTT is also referred to as CDMA2000 GPS option The Global Positioning System GPS is a worldwide radio navigation system formed from a constellation of satellites and their ground stations GPS uses these satellites as reference points to calculate positions accurate within five meters Bluetooth option
25. Battery charging CAIA Low Battery LED off No battery battery fully charged will always be OFF without external power connected to the unit pe External Power External power is connected to the unit i Ma ONAN Carinae C WWAN A a is on ee WLAN Communication a Wireless LAN Bluetooth and or GPS radio s are on Media Bay The computer is equipped with a DVD CDRW Combo CD ROM or DVD ROM Lae fear aa ape p General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 20 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Lit Power is ON Flashing Suspend to RAM Wireless Modem Lit One or more installed radios are ON LED off All installed radios are OFF Audio Your computer 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 computer Microphone To Adjust the Volume To decrease volume press FN F8 Y To increase volume press FN F9 A To mute the volume press FN F10 og 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 Audio Jacks Speakers The PC Card Slot Use the PC card slot located on the right side of the computer under the media
26. Bluetooth is a short range wireless technology Bluetooth systems create a Wireless personal area network WPAN When Bluetooth capable devices come within range of one another an electronic conversation automatically takes place to determine whether they have data to share or whether one needs to control the other Then the devices hop frequencies in unison so they stay in touch with one another and avoid interference with other devices Bluetooth devices send out weak signals of 1 milliwatt Class Il Bluetooth devices have a range of about ten meters while Class devices have a range up to 100 meters The GD8000 Bluetooth option is a Class device with the greater range Even with the low power the walls in your house won t stop a Bluetooth signal This makes the standard useful for controlling several devices in different rooms However obstructions such as walls do degrade the signal and reduce its range General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Wireless Communication Antennas The GD8000 has several embedded antenna options to support wireless communications They require no user action CAUTION Use only the supplied or an approved antenna s Use of unauthorized antennas modifications or attachments may void your warranty and could impair call quality damage the radio or result in violation of FCC regulations The GD8000 may contain the radio transmitters listed below The following statements are relevant when using thes
27. C Adapter or Vehicle Adapter Unplug the computer from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Aerosols solvents or strong General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Notices Compliance and Safety detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty For system decontamination recommendations please contact your service technician Slots and openings in the computer case are for ventilation purposes Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat Do not place the product on a soft surface such as a bed sofa or rug where the ventilation slots and openings may be blocked Do not place this product near or over a radiator or heat register E Do not place this product in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided Do not operate the computer at temperatures above 140 F 60 C or below 10 F 23 C Do not store the computer at temperatures above 167 F 75 C or below 67 F 55 C Do not step on or place anything on the power cord Do not slam the display lid when you close it Do not place any object on top of the computer f you use the computer with an extension cord ensure that the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension do not exceed the rating of the extension cord or the rating of the wall outlet Do not push foreign objects into the computer through any of the slots or openings
28. Disk Backup and Recovery Utility to create a backup disk image you can use it to restore drive C CAUTION Restoring a previously saved disk image overwrites the entire contents of drive C Before running this process save your data to another location such as a USB flash drive 50 GD8000 User Guide Maintenance and Storage NOTE The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only available on computers configured with a recovery partition If it is not available you will either need to contact your company s help desk about obtaining a recovery CD or return your unit for service Windows XP Select Start All Programs Mobile Computer Tools Hard Disk Backup and Recovery and follow the prompts Windows Vista Select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Then select Backup Your Computer This will bring you to the Backup and Restore Center where you can restore files and folders To restore your entire computer select Windows Complete PC Backup and Restore Image Click on Restore Computer to begin the process Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Under Backup and Restore select Restore files from backup then select Recover system settings or your computer General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 51 GD8000 User Guide Service and Support We are committed to providing you world class support services that ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for your hardware investment T
29. Help and Support How to get started with your computer You can also browse or search help topics to learn more about using the Windows 7 Operating System Tips for New Owners Back up files often Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices Create a set of recovery CDs or DVDs to recover your hard disk in case it becomes corrupted To do this use the Recovery CD Wizard by selecting Start Programs Mobile Computer Tools Don t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case E Install antivirus software and keep it updated For added security consider using a computer lock with the com puter s Security Slot Develop ergonomic work habits to help prevent related health issues The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment For more information on ergonomics contact your nearest computer bookstore local library reputable website Turning Off the Computer To turn off your computer select Start Shut Down Shut Down and follow the instructions on the screen If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period you can conserve power without shutting down the system See Managing Power and Battery Tips for details NOTE If you are unable to shut down your computer normally follow the instructions in Troubleshooting CAUTION Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss GD8000 Use
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31. Scroll Lock mode Scroll Lock varies between applications It does not work with some applications The Scroll Lock LED k lights when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 16 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions Key icon Description _ _ S Windows Logo Key Start button Combinations with this key perform special functions Below are a few examples amp TAB Activates next Taskbar button amp E Opens My Computer in Windows Explorer amp M Minimizes all Windows SHIFT M Restores Minimized Windows amp R Displays Run dialog box Refer to Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Help and Support for a complete list of Windows key combinations Application Key Opens the application s context menu same as right click Radio ON OFF Switch option The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows specific functions CAUTION FAA regulations require that all transmit receive devices be turned off during flight If you have radios in your computer including GPS and your computer is equipped with a Radio ON OFF Switch please use it to turn your radios off during flight If you have radios and you do not have a switch to turn the radios off either leave your computer off during flight or contact your help desk for assistance The wireless Radio ON OFF Switch is the mi
32. a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The GD8000 computer complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains among other information the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number REN for this equipment If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area The GD8000 computer may be connected to the telephone network using the RJ 11 jack provided If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required If advance notice isn t practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or p
33. ace it in a fire Check with your local solid waste officials for details on recycling options or proper disposal CAUTION Internal components of the GD8000 computer will be damaged if exposed to contaminants When dust covers the PC card door or the bottom access panel are open on the computer shield the unit from all contaminants such as liquids rain snow and dust This device may contain a WLAN radio transmitter a WPAN radio transmitter and a WAN radio transmitter Each internal radio may or may not have an individual FCC Identifier label That FCC Identifier label is not applicable to this configuration Only the external FCC ID label is applicable GD8000 User Guide Only the antenna with which an intentional radiator is authorized may be used with the intentional radiator The WAN embedded antenna location is in the upper center edge of the display screen and is not to be modified The WPAN embedded antenna location is near the lower left edge of the Keyboard and is not to be modified The WLAN embedded dual antennas are located internally in the upper right and left edges of the display screen and are not to be modified To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements when using the WAN radio transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper center edge of the display screen antenna and all users bystanders When using the WLAN transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 c
34. as the monitor supports them 18 GD8000 User Guide Auto Dim Feature To save the battery power your computer automatically dims the display when the computer is not attached to external power NOTE You may still use the display brightness function keys FN F6 and FN F7 to adjust display brightness See Managing Power for more information on power management features Simultaneous or Extended Display This computer supports simultaneous LCD and external display output via the external monitor port located on the back edge of the computer You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations See Attaching an External Monitor or Video Device for more information FEATURE When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop This allows you to open and view one program on the external monitor while viewing a different program on your laptop s display Windows XP and Vista 1 Right click on the desktop 2 Select Properties to open the Display Properties dialogue box Select the Settings tab Click on the 2 in the Monitors section Check Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Oo oO BR OQ Select Apply and OK to save and exit Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the external monitor Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Personaliza tion 2 Under Display select Connect to an e
35. attery Tip 7 Storing batteries Stored Li lon battery packs gradually deteriorate particularly if they are not stored in ideal conditions and their life expectancy decreases When storing Li lon battery packs for extended periods consider these recommendations m When storing batteries for extended periods store them between 3 C to 7 C 38 F to 45 F to slow self discharge and battery aging If you store batteries at normal ambient temperatures use the following charging policy to maintain battery pack condition Charge installed batteries every 21 days to maintain their charge capacity Charge uninstalled batteries every 6 months Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time When you install a battery that has not been used recently connect external power to the computer and fully charge your battery Fully charged Li lon batteries deteriorate faster than partly discharged ones For ideal storage charge the battery to 100 and then discharge them to 50 charge before storing Do not allow stored Li lon batteries to discharge completely as this may permanently damage them Stored batteries should be recharged to 50 capacity every six months 36 GD8000 User Guide When you turn your computer on the system reads the BIOS Settings to test and initialize components and make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating You can use the Setup Utility to change your computer s startup configurati
36. attery packs with your computer Do not abuse deliberately pierce or subject the battery pack to excessive impact Immediately discontinue use of the battery if it appears damaged or abnormal in any way and consult your local provider for advice Do not immerse the battery pack in liquid Do not short together the battery connections Do not store the battery pack with metallic objects due to the risk of short circuit Battery chemical leakage is harmful In the unlikely event of battery leakage DO NOT TOUCH In case of accidental contact with the eyes or skin immediately wash with running water and seek medical advice In the case of accidental ingestion seek immediate medical attention Follow Battery Tips for use and storage General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 8 GD8000 User Guide Standard Features XGATransmissive HiBright Display m Shock mounted ruggedized removable Hard Disk Drive with heater Fully rugged magnesium case Full size keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and 12 function keys Capacitive Touchpad m Internal 56K V 92 Fax Modem Lid Switch The lid switch can be configured to suspend your computer when the lid is closed and to resume when the lid is opened Application Launch Key and user programmable button Internal Gigabit Ethernet LAN Three USB 2 0 Ports Type Il PC Card Slot Audio Jacks for external speakers and microphone and internal speakers and
37. ault state so be sure this is what you wish to do before clearing the TPM TPM Enable Disable Status Greyed out This field shows the current status of the TPM module and is not accessible to the user TPM Owner Status Greyed out This field shows the current ownership status of the TPM module and is not accessible to the user General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 39 GD8000 User Guide Super I O Configuration Serial Porti Address BIOS SETUP UTILITY 3F8 TRQA Customizing Your BIOS Field Setting Description _ _ o Serial Port Address Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 Mode Serial Port3 Address Serial Port3 IRO Serial Port4 Address Serial Port4 IRO Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRO4 2E8 IRO3 Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRO4 2E8 IRO3 NORMAL IrDA ASK IR Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Disabled 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port Base Addresses Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port2 Base Addresses Allows the BIOS to select the mode for Serial Port2 Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port3 Base Addresses GPS Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port3 IRQ Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port4 Addresses Touch Panel Allows the BIOS to select Serial Port4 IRQ BOLD is default setting General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 40 GD8000 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Fan Lear ning Function View Fan Learning Result PVM DutyCycle FAN SPEED RPM
38. bay as an interface between your computer and a variety of communications devices such as network adapters SCSI adapters and fax modems or to provide additional data storage capacity Your computer s PC Card slot supports single Type or II PC Cards 32 bit CardBus cards and Zoomed Video cards CAUTION Do not remove or change any hardware while your computer 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 operat ing 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 computer be turned off General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 21 GD8000 User Guide Ejecting a Card 1 First exit the application using the card 2 On the taskbar left click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon i or w 3 Press the slot eject button once to pop it out then pr
39. be out of memory or resources Close some open programs to free up more memory or exit and restart by selecting Start Shut Down Restart For Windows Vista Click the Start button and point your cursor past the icon and click on the arrow This will bring up the Shut Down Log Off menu Click Restart to reboot the computer f the computer does not restart the keyboard may be locked up Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for ten seconds CAUTION This will result in a loss of all unsaved data The data on the hard disk could be corrupted Run the CHKDSK Utility The operating system may be out of memory or resources Close some open programs to free up more memory or exit and restart by selecting Start Shut Down Restart Using Windows 7 Select Start and click on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Restart General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Troubleshooting Battery Troubleshooting The battery does not charge To prevent possible damage to the battery the computer does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F If possible charge the battery in a location with a moderate temperature of around 20 C 68 F f possible turn off the computer while the battery is charging f the battery is new or has been stored for a week or more follow this procedure 1 Make sure the compu
40. cle power supply For additional information regarding permanent installation contact your sales representative 3 The power LED illuminates to indicate that current is reaching the vehicle adapter When you connect the vehicle adapter it automatically begins charging the computer s battery At moderate temperatures around 20 C 68 F the battery should charge from empty to 90 in less than three hours if the unit is suspended or off It should take less than four hours if the unit is in use NOTE As the battery temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range 5 C 41 F to 50 C 122 F it may take longer to charge the battery CAUTION Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods To prevent possible damage to the battery the GD8000 laptop does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F USB Devices Your computer comes with three Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports on the right side of the computer This enables you to attach various devices such as a keyboard mouse scanner or printer USB devices can be chained together on a single cable External keyboard or pointing device This computer has a keyboard with full sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard you can connect a USB external keyboard to one of the USB p
41. connect to the line out jack Microphone Jack Headphone Speaker Jack External Monitor Port General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Making Connections External Monitor or Video Device You may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook s display instead of your notebook s display or as an extension of your notebook s display To attach an external monitor do the following 4 Connect the video signal cable from the external monitor or the VGA adapter to the external monitor port on the left side of your computer 5 Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor 6 Read the monitor manual for additional instructions Using Simultaneous Display Your computer takes advantage of Windows dual display capability allowing you to use your computer for presentation purposes To use simultaneous display connect an external display device to the external monitor port You can then toggle the display output location by pressing FN F2 0 it will output to your computer s display the attached external display or both displays simultaneously Keep pressing FN F2 until you have the output option you want Using Extended Display When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop This allows you to open and view one program on the external monitor while viewing a different program on your laptop s display Windows XP and Vista 7 Right cl
42. d is in Caps Lock mode CTRL The CTRL control key works with other keys to perform a variety of functions ENTER The ENTER key signals the computer that you have completed your entry This is your way of telling the computer to process the information that you have entered The ESC escape key allows you to exit a pop up window or message box PRTSC In Windows pressing the PRTSC print screen key or ALT PRTSC key copies the current screen or window to the clipboard so you can paste it into documents SHIFT The SHIFT key changes the keys A through Z to the UPPER CASE position When you press an alphabetic key the character appears as a capital letter When you press SHIFT with other keys the characters on the upper part of the keys appear For example pressing SHIFT 7 displays an ampersand amp Some special FN function keys have been established to perform important tasks when pressed in combination with the FN key These keys are described later in this document The FN key legend is color keyed to other special keys on the keyboard SPACEBAR Use the SPACEBAR to enter a space and move the cursor one character to the right TAB The TAB key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field Tab stops are defined by your operating system or application program Press the TAB key to move from one field or text box to another General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 14 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Arrow
43. ddle button above the keyboard This switch toggles the power on and off to all radio devices Radio devices include GPS Bluetooth WLAN and WWAN radios Radio On Off Application To Turn all Radios on or off Switch Launch Key 1 Slide the radio switch to the left to power off all radio devices airplane mode 2 Slide the radio switch to the right to turn radio power on Application Launch Key The application launch key is the right button above the keyboard Press this key to open a specific application you have set following the instructions below To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows XP and Vista 1 Click the Launch Key Control icon Ti in the taskbar to open the launch key settings dialogue box 2 Select the application you want to open by right clicking on the icon Windows Explorer Internet Explorer Email Application or Cus tom Application 3 If you choose Custom Application type the name of the Application in the text field with either an exe com or bat extension then click on Open You can also use this button to browse to the application of your choice 4 Select the check mark button to save and close or select the X at the top of the window to cancel and close To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows 7 1 Select Mobile Computer Tools OnScreenControl 2 Select Launch Key Settings then select Rotate Screen 180 Show Battery Status or choose an application by its path Then select OK
44. de Miscellaneous Troubleshooting The computer shuts off unexpectedly The computer has entered suspend mode Press any key to resume from the standby state Press the POWER button to resume from the hibernate state The battery capacity may be low Connect external power to charge the battery or replace the battery with a fully charged one The speaker volume s too high or too low Refer to the audio section for instructions on adjusting volume The computer wont turn on Make sure a fully charged battery is properly installed Connect external power to charge the battery if it is not charged f you are using the AC adapter check the electrical outlet you are using to make sure it is working properly f the computer does not turn on reset the computer by holding down the POWER button for at least ten seconds release it then press the POWER button again The computer won t turn off For Windows XP 1 Select Start Shut down Shut down 2 If that does not work press CTRL ALT DEL and then select Task Manager 3 If any programs are open use your arrow keys to highlight each one and select End Task Repeat this until all programs are closed 4 Select Start Shut down Shut down again 5 If that still does not work press CTRL ALT DEL and select Shut Down 6 If that still does not work press and hold the POWER BUTTON for approximately ten seconds and then release it For Windows Vista
45. e Supervisor Enter New Password Install or Change the Supervisor password This field must be set before a Password user level password can be set You will be prompted to set and then verify a new password Type in six or fewer keystrokes If you make an error press ESC to start over Change User Password Enter New Password Install or Change the User password Clear User Password Clear User Password Immediately clears the User password This option is only available when a OK user password has been set Cancel Password Check This option is only available when a password has been set Setup requires a password when entering the setup utility Always requires a password during boot and when entering the setup utility CAUTION Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Setup and restore the Setup Defaults by pressing F9 The Exit Menu You use the exit menu to leave the BIOS Setup Utility Field Setting Description _ _ Save Changes and Exit Ox Exit system setup after saving the changes The F10 key can be used for Cancel this operation Discard Changes and Exit Ox Exit system setup without saving any changes The ESC key can be Cancel used for this operation Discard Changes Ox Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions The F7 key Cancel can be used for this operation Load Optimal Defaults Ox Load Optimal Default values for all the setup question
46. e next media bay device by firmly pushing it back into the slot until it clicks into place CAUTION Do not remove or change any hardware while your computer is hibernating or in a Sleep Standby state To Insert a Disk 1 Open the media bay door cover 2 Insert the disk into the media bay slot To Remove a DVD or CD 1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the DVD drive 2 Press the eject button The disk will automatically eject 3 Pick up the disk by the edges and remove it from the slot Multi Drive Eject Button CAUTION When the computer is reading from a DVD or CD the Optical Disk Drive LED will flash on Do not attempt to remove a disk while this light is active 24 GD8000 User Guide Precautions for Handling DVDs and CDs Keep these precautions in mind when handling DVDs and CDs Always hold the disk by the edges avoid touching the surface of the disk Use a clean dry cloth to remove dust smudges or fingerprints Wipe from the center outward Do not write on the surface of the disk Extremes in temperature may damage disks Store disks in a cool dry place Do not use benzene thinners or cleaners with detergent Only use cleaning kits designed for DVDs or CDs Do not bend or drop the disks Do not place objects on top of disks Computer Security Your computer includes several security features to help prevent theft and protect data These include a security slot multiple
47. e radios This device may contain a WLAN radio transmitter a WPAN radio transmitter and a WAN radio transmitter Each internal radio may or may not have an individual FCC Identifier label That FCC Identifier label is not applicable to this configuration Only the external FCC ID label is applicable Only the antenna with which an intentional radiator is authorized may be used with the intentional radiator The WAN embedded antenna location is in the upper center edge of the display screen and is not to be modified The WPAN embedded antenna location is near the lower left edge of the Keyboard and is not to be modified The WLAN embedded dual antennas are located internally in the upper right and left edges of the display screen and are not to be modified To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements when using the WAN radio transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper center edge of the display screen antenna and all users bystanders When using the WLAN transmitter a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper right and left edges of the display screen and all users bystanders The WAN transmitter WLAN transmitter and WPAN transmitter should be turned off before carrying the Laptop PC in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements Since each customer s radio configuration is unique please read the radio help installed on your desktop and ref
48. er has a lid switch that can automatically suspend and resume your computer when you close and open the display To change the power management settings for the lid switch perform the following For Windows XP 1 On the System Tray area of the Taskbar right click the Power Saver icon amp or 2 From the menu select Configure Power Settings 3 Select the Advanced button 4 Select what you want to happen when you open or close the display lid For Windows Vista and Windows 7 1 On ha stem Tray area of the Taskbar right click the DynaPower icon ee 2 At the top of the grid select the appropriate Power plan 3 Select the desired action settings for both battery or AC power 4 In the Power buttons and lid section select the Lid Open Ac tion and Lid Close Action D Select Save Changes and repeat steps 2 through 4 until all power plan settings you wish to modify NOTE The Lid Close Action default is Standby for Windows XP and Sleep for Window Vista Windows 7 The default Lid Open Action is Do Nothing 19 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer LED Status Indicators The activity indicators located above the keyboard light up when a particular function of the computer is active Each indicator is marked with an icon Display Hinge LEDs visible when the display lid is closed Wireless Modem LED Power LED Tr Power Lit Power is ON bead Suspend to RAM Battery Lit
49. er to the manufacturer documentation to setup and use your radio s 30 GD8000 User Guide Wireless Communication Improving Radio Coverage Radio connectivity between your computer and your wireless network may vary at different times of the day and in different types of weather It may also be influence by terrain buildings or even a crowded room Follow these tips to improve radio coverage between your computer and your wireless network depending on your location On the Street Try all sides of a building to see which side provides the strongest radio signal Move from under trees Pine needles absorb radio signals more than leaves Move away from overhead electrical wires Move away from buildings Radio signals reflect off other buildings Try not to hold the unit If possible place it in vehicle on a cabinet or desk E f holding the unit turn the unit in 90 degree increments to avoid shielding it with your body Move several feet in any direction if needed for a stronger signal since the signal is 1 2 feet across Inside a Building Move toward windows Move above ground Signals do not penetrate the ground so there will probably be no signal in basements Try the side of the building that is least likely to have coated windows Reflective coatings on windows reflect radio signals Open blinds Closed metal blinds can reflect radio signals Try different rooms Dropped ceilin
50. ery 1 Turn the computer over so you are looking at the bottom 2 Line up the battery connector 3 Press gently on the battery until it clicks into place NOTE When using a battery pack for the first time it is recommended that you calibrate the battery so the gas gauge accurately displays battery capacity Battery Charging To charge the battery install the battery pack and plug the AC adapter into the computer and an electrical outlet You can use your computer while charging the battery However this will increase the charging time While the battery is charging the Battery Power LED C will be active after 6 12 seconds and stay lit until the battery is fully charged When the battery is fully charged the LED turns off If your computer is off or suspended a fully discharged battery takes about 4 hours to recharge If your computer is turned on it may take four to six 4 6 hours to recharge the battery Charging Discharging System On 3 6 hours depending on 3 5 hours temperature and processes running NOTE A fully charged battery can power the computer for approximately four to five 4 5 hours depending on usage patterns If your computer also has the optional Media Bay battery it will power the computer for an additional two to three 2 3 hours 3 hours System Off Suspend to RAM Suspend to Disk General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Operating with Battery Power When to Replace the Battery
51. ess it again to eject the PC Card Touchpad The integrated touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface so the cursor responds as you move your finger over of the touchpad The buttons located directly below the touchpad have the same function as a two button mouse Press these buttons to make selections drag objects or perform a variety of other functions depending on the soft ware To Use the Touchpad 1 First place your fingers on the keyboard in the normal typing position The touchpad is easily accessible by moving either your left or right thumb off the space bar and onto the touch pad 2 Gently move your thumb across the touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move To Select Objects 1 First move the pointer over the object that you want to select 2 Double tap the touchpad or double click the left touchpad but ton The touchpad will respond like a mouse To Drag 1 Place the cursor over the desired object 2 Press and hold the left button or tap the touchpad two times as if you were double clicking but do not remove your finger after the second tap 3 Move the cursor to the desired location and release the button or lift your finger to finish dragging Adjusting the Touchpad Settings These settings allow you to change the orientation from right handed to left handed and fine tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks For Windows XP Select Start Settings C
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53. fax modem or audio and video applications when using battery power Operating a fax modem video or audio equipment increases the computer s power requirements Don t use screen savers as they draw excessive current especially 3D screen savers 35 GD8000 User Guide Turn off the Wireless LAN when not using it Turning on the Wireless LAN increases the computer s power requirements m Avoid or minimize using applications that keep the CPU busy a large percentage of the time The following will help you determine if your system is running such applications Identifying power wasting programs To determine if applications or processes are keeping the CPU busy 1 Start the Task Manager utility To open Windows Task Manager right click an empty space on the taskbar and then click Task Manager 2 Select the Performance tab to view running applications and the Process tab to view running processes 3 Watch the CPU Usage It is okay if the processor usage is occasionally 100 percent but if it is 100 percent most of the time this may indicate a problem What to do if applications are keeping the CPU busy f possible close applications that keep the CPU busy when you are not using them Turn off or suspend your computer whenever you are not using it This will help to conserve power Tip 3 Calibrate your battery Over time the accuracy of the Windows battery gas gauge may be affected by repeated
54. ferent low power states to conserve power Standby Sleep Hibernate and Power Off These states can be entered manually or after a period of inactivity From the Power Saver or DynaPower utilities you can configure the Power Button Sleep Button FN F3 and Lid Switch to initiate any of the low power states Standby Sleepo Most system devices are powered off but the contents of system memory are retained Standby Sleep is sometimes referred to as Suspend to RAM When the computer returns from Standby mode the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the computer was suspended Resume time is very quick For Windows XP Select Start Turn off computer Stand by to enter Standby Sleep mode For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Select Start and click on the arrow next to the Shut down menu Then select Sleep to enter Standby Sleep mode Hibernate Hibernate or Suspend to Disk is similar to Standby except the current state of the computer is copied to the hard disk in a special file Then all devices in the computer are turned off When the computer returns from hibernation the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the computer was suspended Hibernation saves more power than Standby but takes slightly longer to resume For Windows XP On the System tray area of the Taskbar right click the Power Saver icon then select Configure Power Settings and make your desired changes For Window
55. g calibration it goes through three steps 1 Charge the battery is fully charged to 100 2 Discharge and calibrate the battery is discharged to zero then calibrated but not charged You may stop the process after this point and let the battery charge outside of the battery calibration application 3 Charge if battery calibration continues running the battery will fully charge to 100 CHE SE Lup fen Battery Calibration keyboard Backli i ht Cmtroal Exit iystem Reboot Select Battery Calibration General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Operating with Battery Power BIOS Level Battery Calibration You can also calibrate the battery from within the BIOS Setup Utility by following these steps 1 Plug in the AC adapter 2 Restart the computer When the startup screen appears just prior to the Windows logo screen press the DEL key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility 3 At the Choose the setup function screen use your arrow keys to select Battery Calibration and press ENTER NOTE Make sure the AC adapter and battery are present 4 Choose Primary or Secondary battery and press ENTER Monitoring Battery Power Low Battery Alarms CAUTION When battery power is low the alarm beeps or displays a warning on your screen Take immediate action such as saving files or connecting to the AC adapter or data may be lost When the computer alerts you that the battery is low immediately do one of the foll
56. gs sometimes hide an accumulation of electrical cable m Avoid sources of Electromagnetic Interference EMI Electromagnetic Interference EMI is generated by switching circuitry closets or Un interruptable Power Source UPS systems found near computer rooms and can block the radio signal When to use Landline Communication If these tips do not improve radio signal strength switch to landline communication Switching to landline communication is faster than searching for and trying to improve the radio signal General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 31 GD8000 User Guide The computer operates on AC or battery power This section contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power and describes how your computer manages and saves power Effective use of power management options can greatly conserve and extend your battery life Be sure to read the Battery Safety and Precautions section Frequently Asked Battery Questions Does it harm the Li lon battery pack to frequently top off the bat teries No Connect the computer to an approved charging source whenever available What constitutes a charge cycle A full recharge of the battery to 100 Where can general battery charge state information be obtained To see how much power the battery has left move the cursor over the Power Saver icon il or or DynaPower icon in the System Tray area of the Taskbar The status will show as a
57. gy must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Notices Compliance and Safety partner General Dynamics Itronix has determined this computer meets ENERGY STAR program requirements for computers Compliance Statements The GD8000 computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on
58. h sides of the computer is used with an optional back handle Back Edge View Feature Battery Release Lock Description Press this in toward the display to unlock the battery Battery Release Latches Slide these toward the center of the unit to release the battery Cooling Fan Intake Air intake for fan Do NOT block this area awin e Ri Security Slot The security slot can be used with a standard laptop locking device such as a Kensington lock You can connect the computer to a large object with the lock to prevent theft See the documentation that comes with your lock for more information General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 12 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Bottom View 10 g 8 Feature Description 1 Dual External Antenna The DEAC gives you the ability to switch the internal WLAN and WWAN to an external Connector DEAC antenna to gain better performance when you are in a vehicle 2 CRMA Express Module Upgradeable WWAN radio module optional 3 Memory compartment User expandable memory slot 4 WLAN compartment Integrated wireless LAN radio 5 Speakers Integrated stereo speakers for audio output 6 Hard Disk Drive Locks Open and turn these to lock or unlock the removable hard disk drive 7 Docking Connector 84 pin cradle connector that mates with the Vehicle Dock or Office Dock 8 Media Bay Release After unlocking t
59. he icareServices program will help you maximize end user productivity and decrease overall system operating cost Client Care Center CCC The General Dynamics Itronix Client Care Center provides world class service with a single entry point of access to meet all your needs including E Troubleshooting and RMA origination Dispatch of field support staff Wireless carrier service activation Hardware performance information RMA status checks on service unit and warranty service parts orders New and refurbished platform accessory and add on orders m Trial unit orders and status updates Proof of delivery status updates for service and new unit orders International new unit and accessory peripheral and service parts orders Centralized access for all invoicing and finance related issues Most of these services are available through the icareServeNet web based system Go to the Support section of our website and select ServeNet Login for more information Services Expertise The Technical Services and Client Services Account Management staff provide support with expertise that spans hardware platforms industry applications and third party solutions They regularly visit customers to garner feedback and input and provide training and post installation support For more information on our comprehensive service programs or current support phone numbers and email addresses click here Product Support Download
60. he media drive slide this to release the media drive 9 Media Bay Lock Slide Slide this to unlock the media drive before releasing it 10 Battery Pack Smart Lithium lon battery General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 13 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Keyboard Basics The GD8000 features Full size glow in the dark GID keys on a 85 key keyboard Twelve function keys Embedded numeric keypad Application Launch Key programmable button Radio ON OFF Switch option Ergonomically designed wide palm rest located below the keyboard Primary Keys Description ALT The ALT alternate key is used with other keys to perform special tasks On some operating systems pressing CTRL ALT DEL twice soft reboots the computer BACKSPACE The BACKSPACE key sometimes represented on the keyboard as a left arrow moves the cursor one posi tion to the left The character to the left of the cursor is erased CAPS LOCK Pressing the CAPS LOCK key one time locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position Pressing the CAPS LOCK key again returns the letters to lower case While in the upper case mode pressing the SHIFT key results in lowercase characters when entered You still have to use the SHIFT key to display characters located on the upper portion of the keyboard For example press SHIFT 8 to type an asterisk even when the CAPS LOCK key is activated The Caps Lock LED fa lights when the keyboar
61. hicle battery to operate the computer and charge the battery installed in the unit It typically connects to the vehicle battery using the cigarette lighter socket CAUTION The vehicle adapter is only designed for temporary use Use the optional vehicle dock to power and secure the GD8000 for frequent or long term vehicle installations To prevent possible damage to the battery the system will not allow the battery to charge at extreme temperatures Be aware of the following charging characteristics especially if the computer is left unattended in a closed vehicle Charging Activity lt 5 C lt 41 F gt 50 C lt 122 F Battery will not charge Battery will not charge General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Optional Equipment and Accessories To connect the vehicle adapter 1 Insert the vehicle adapter power cord into the power port on the computer 2 Insert the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 12V turning it slightly to make a good connec tion The Power LED on the adapter lights to indicate current is reaching it When you connect the vehicle adapter it auto matically begins charging the computer s battery At moder ate temperatures around 20 C 68 F the battery will be fully charged in approximately four to five hours However as the battery temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range 5 C 41 F to 50 C 122 F it will take longer to charge the
62. ick on the desktop 8 Select Properties to open the Display Properties dialogue box 9 Select the Settings tab 10 Click on the 2 in the Monitors section 11 Check Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor 12 Select Apply and OK to save and exit Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the external monitor Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Appearance and Personaliza tion 2 Under Display select Connect to an external display 3 Select the drop down menu next to Multiple Displays and click Extend these displays Then click OK 28 GD8000 User Guide Your GD8000 supports up to four integrated radios for superior wireless communication One radio per category listed below Wireless Local Area Network WLAN Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN with CRMA Express Global Positioning System GPS m Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Bluetooth Since each customer s radio configuration is unique please read the radio help installed on your desktop and refer to the manufacturer documentation to setup and use your radio s If you have the Radio ON OFF option slide the Radio ON OFF Switch to the left to power off all radio devices airplane mode CAUTION FAA regulations require that all transmit receive devices be turned off during flight If you have radios in your computer including GPS and your computer is equipped with a Radio ON OFF Switch please use it to turn yo
63. ions on the screen to install it Make sure the communication settings are correct in your application Refer to the online help for your application NOTE HyperTerminal is not available with Windows Vista or Windows 7 The modem doesn t dial a number f you are using an external modem make sure the cables are attached correctly Make sure your communications parameters are correct in your application Refer to the online help for your application The modem dials and receives an answer but does not establish a connection m You may have incorrect parameters selected for your application to talk with the remote modem Refer to the online help for your application You may need to adjust your modem s baud rate or protocol selection PC Cards can t remove the PC card Press the ejector button located inside the PC card door on the side of the computer The button will pop out Press the ejector button again to eject the PC card Slide the card out f the ejector button malfunctions when you press it release the button and then press it again Read Error If a memory card that is not properly formatted is installed in the PC Card slot it will cause this error The computer locks up when I remove the PC card Before you remove the card select the PC card icon 5 or S on the taskbar in the tray area near the clock in the lower right corner and choose Stop card name card 55 GD8000 User Gui
64. lat stable surface To prevent damage to the computer s hard disk drive avoid using the computer where it will be exposed to extreme vibration Do not operate the computer to temperatures below 23 C 10 F or above 60 C 140 F Operate the computer within the recommended temperature ranges of 23 C to 60 C 10 F to 140 F Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields Do not intentionally spill liquid on the computer Do not subject the computer to extreme shock and vibration Do not place objects on top of the computer Do not place the computer on uneven surfaces Periodically inspect the computer and accessories for wear damage loose or missing parts Identifying and correcting potential problems early can help reduce the need to return the unit for service Periodically inspect the ports and connectors for damage and contamination Turn off the computer when you are not using it Charge the batteries daily or whenever their capacity is low General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Maintenance and Storage Taking care of your AC adapter Do not connect the adapter to any other device Do not step on the power cord or place anything on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from all potential traffic m When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the am
65. ld be made by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate The Ringer Equivalence Numbers REN are GD8000 non radio 0 5B NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Notices Compliance and Safety The GD8000 computer may be connected to the telephone network using the RJ 11 jack provided Fax Branding The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax
66. light Toggles the keyboard backlight option on and off General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 15 GD8000 User Guide Numeric Keypad Getting Familiar With Your Computer The embedded numeric keypad consists of sixteen keys Standard Key Key with Numlock On that make number intensive input more convenient It is indicated by small characters located on the lower right corner of the key Press NUMLK to enable or disable the numeric keypad Lock Keys Numeric Keypad The keyboard has three lock keys you can toggle on and off Lock Key CAPS LOCK NUM LOCK SCROLL LOCK Pressing the CAPS LOCK key one time locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position Pressing the CAPS LOCK key again returns the letters to lower case While in the upper case mode pressing the SHIFT key results in lowercase characters when entered You still have to use the SHIFT key to display characters located on the upper portion of the keyboard For example press SHIFT 8 to type an asterisk even when the CAPS LOCK key is activated The Caps Lock LED F lights when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode When NUM LOCK is on the emanar keypad is in numeric mode The keys function as a calculator with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry Alternately connect an external keypad See External keyboard The Num Lock LED T lights when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode Enters
67. m allocated system memory size for DVMT 5 0 256MB Maximum DVMT Disk Configurations IDE If set to IDE the disk configuration is IDE drive compatible If set to AHCI the disk ACHI configuration supports SATA drive advanced mode Resume on AC Power DISABLED When enabled the system wakes from standby hibernate or off when AC power is Insertion Enabled attached When disabled the system does not wakeup when AC power is attached Boot Menu Disabled If enabled the F11 hot key enters the boot menu If disabled the F11 hot key is deac ENABLED tivated Radio Configuration Use the submenu to set whether individual radio devices are powered during a sys tem reboot GPS Disabled Turn the GPS radio on off during a system reboot ENABLED OSPM Performance Sets which timer is used by the operating system power management Counter 1 the ACPI power management timer 0 either the ACPI Management timer or the internal processor clock General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 43 GD8000 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Radio Configuration sub menu Field Setting Description gt Bluetooth Disabled Turn the Bluetooth radio on off during a system reboot ENABLED Wireless LAN Disabled Turn the WLAN port on the Mini PCI WLAN or MiniCard WLAN on off during a sys ENABLED tem reboot CRMA Express Disabled Turn the CRMA Express radio on off during a system reboot ENABLED The Boot Menu Use these fields to set the devices f
68. m must be maintained between the upper right and left edges of the display screen and all users bystanders The WAN transmitter WLAN transmitter and WPAN transmitter should be turned off before carrying the laptop PC in order to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements The equipment has been approved to Commission Decision CTR21 for pan European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN However due to differences between individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not of itself give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point In the event of problems you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance Safety Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met Read these instructions carefully Following these guidelines will help prevent damage to your computer and help protect your personal safety Read and follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and instructions marked on the product and noted in this documentation Before using your computer read the Power Management section to familiarize yourself with basic battery information and ensure optimum performance CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire only use a No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord CAUTION This notebook computer is designed to be used with the provided dedicated A
69. matically save certain critical information such as the registry on a regular basis This information is saved as a restore point You can also create restore points manually by using the System Restore Utility Select Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore Then follow the instructions in the Wizard Backing Up Files in Windows XP Select Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup You can schedule backups to run automatically on a regular basis To set this up talk to your help desk or IT department Backing Up Files in Windows Vista Select Start Control Panel and select Backup Your Computer under System and Maintenance Backing Up Files in Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Under System and Security select Back up your computer From here you can set up backup cre ate a system image or create a system repair disc Backing Up Drive C You can make an exact copy of drive C and save the backup image on the Recovery Partition of your hard disk usually drive D In the future you can restore drive C to its previous state if it becomes corrupted To make a backup copy of drive C use the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility Select Start All Programs Mobile Computer Tools Hard Disk Backup and Recovery You will be prompted for additional information NOTE The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only available on computers configured with a recovery partition General Dy
70. microphone Stealth Mode This feature allows you to use the computer in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Three year limited warranty Optional Features Below is a list of some of the optional features supported by your computer Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade XGA Transmissive HiBright DynaVue Touch Screen Display Fingerprint Scanner Radio ON OFF Switch Smart Card or EXPRESS Card 54 slot CRMA Express radio technology Flexible upgradeable radio module for significant cost savings Integrated Wireless LAN Communications 802 11a b g Wireless LAN with Mini PCl wireless card support Bluetooth GPS Media Bay Device DVD multi drive or media bay battery Backlit Keyboard m Hazloc Memory Extra Hard Disk Drive HDD General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Getting Started Operating System Information For information and help with Windows XP select Start Help and Support Under Pick a Help Topic select Windows Basics to open The Windows XP Help and Support Center an online orientation of the Windows XP Operating System For information and help with Windows Vista select Start Welcome Center Under Get Started with Windows select Show all 13 items For information and help with Windows 7 select Start
71. namics Itronix 72 0137 003 Maintenance and Storage Data Recovery There are several methods to restore your data Start with the least destructive and fastest recovery options listed below in the order in which you should restore data 1 Restore system information 2 Restore a backup using the Windows Backup Utility 3 Restore the entire contents of drive C Option 1 Restoring System Information Windows XP If you have problems with your system restore system infor mation to an earlier state or Restore Point Select Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore Then follow the instructions in the Wizard Windows Vista and Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Backup and Restore Center On the Tasks menu on the left hand side of the screen select Repair Windows using System Restore Option 2 Restoring a Backup Windows XP Select Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Backup Then follow the instructions in the wizard to restore files and settings Windows Vista Select Start Control Panel System and Maintenance Then select Backup Your Computer This opens the Backup and Restore Center where you can restore files and folders Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Under Backup and Restore select Restore files from backup From here you can select a backup file to restore Option 3 Restoring Drive C If you used the Hard
72. nd CDs including audio or video CDs and enables you to burn your data onto a CD or DVD recordable disc Please refer to the recording software online help for more information If you have the media bay battery it extends your unplugged runtime Your notebook identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive and or recovery partition letter If your hard drive is C then the media bay will be E if you have a recovery partition It will be D if you do not have a recovery partition Media Bay Release Media Bay Screw and Lock General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Getting Familiar With Your Computer To Change Swappable Media Bay Device 1 Make sure the computer is not accessing the media bay drive 2 Open the media bay door cover 3 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows tray taskbar 4 Select the Media Bay device then select Stop 5 Wait for the safe to remove hardware message then click OK 6 Turn your computer over so you are looking at the bottom 7 f installed remove the screw in the media bay lock 8 Slide the media bay lock toward the back of the computer and hold 9 While holding the media lock in the unlocked position slide the media bay release toward the outside of the computer The media bay should come part way out of the computer 10 Grasp the media bay device by the edges and pull straight out until it is clear from the slot 11 Re insert th
73. ness is unreadable after a resume or reboot but is easily adjusted with FN F6 and FN F7 you may have set Stealth mode in the Setup Utility If you disable Stealth mode the display and backlight will operate normally The underlined inverse and hypertext characters are difficult to read on the screen For Windows XP Change the color scheme Select Start Control Panel Display and then select the Appearance tab to make changes to the color scheme For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Right click on the Windows Desktop select Personalize Window Color and Appearance to change the color and style of your Windows General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Troubleshooting can t see the cursor while using the DOS editor Press FN INS to change from insert mode to overwrite mode and enable a block cursor When it defaults to insert mode the DOS editor uses an underline cursor which is less visible than the block cursor for overwrite mode changed my display resolution but see no differ ence on the screen For Windows XP Try restarting your computer for the changes to take effect Select Start Shutdown Restart For Windows Vista Try restarting your computer for the changes to take effect Click the Start button and point your cursor past the icon and click on the arrow This will bring up the Shut Down Log Off menu Click Restart to reboot the computer For Windows 7 Select Start and click on the arrow next t
74. ning on battery power this may decrease battery run time To change Wake on LAN settings go to the Device Manager Network Adapters and select the LAN device Open the device Properties and select Power Management Then disable the Wake on LAN setting 53 GD8000 User Guide The gas gauge isnt full after charging the battery This may indicate that the charging process terminated prematurely k gauge reads full but the charging LED is Still lit If you charge your battery daily rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery capacity The charging process may continue even if the gas gauge reads full External power can be removed because the battery is virtually full My battery seems to have less and less capacity f your battery is new or if your are using it for the first time you will need to calibrate it prior to using it As your battery ages the maximum capacity that it can hold naturally decreases and even the best maintained batteries eventually need to be retired Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the usage you need from it Display Touch Screen The display performance is slow The temperature may be too cold Move the computer to a warmer operating environment can t read the display Adjust the brightness level using FN F6 and FN F7 The automatic power saving mode may have shut off suspended the computer Press any key to resume f the display bright
75. nnne 28 Auto Dim FeatUre esesssesissisiresisiresreieriesrreresreerenn 19 External Monitor or Video Device 06 28 Simultaneous or Extended Display ccccccssscccceecceeessees 19 Using Simultaneous DISPIay cccccccccceeceeeeeesstssttssseeenees 26 General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 GD8000 User Guide Table of Contents Using Extended Display E re eee 28 Maintenance and Storage os gece See merece ete 48 Wireless COMMUNICATION 29 Taking care of your AC adapter s s s 48 WLAN radio Option sssisinstccicasvciiessinnssornaiaciennn 29 Servicing Your COMPUtEL ccssssessessesseeseeseseeee 48 About WLAN satis se cazniepntvrecbornci sonnnasqatiexsticaxomidasanczeapnbeentbnnes 29 Storing Your COMPUtE csceseseceseseseseseeeees 48 CRMA Express WWAN option sss 29 Taking Care of Your Batteries ceee sees 48 TE y AO OEE EA A AEEA 29 Taking Care of Your Hard Drive ceeeeeee 49 EDGE GPRS GSM N twork osssccsieeeeiitecet teen nntetten 29 For Internal Hard DIVES ccccccccccccecccecscseseseseseevevseseseeseeeeen 49 UMTIJGFPRJGSM NEtWOIK vssiexiscesssinaQioniustensassenborsananee 29 For External PC Card cccccccccccccccccccccccccececceces 49 EV DO Rev A EV DO Rev O IXATI CDMA sess 29 Cleaning Your COMpUtEer ceccecesesseseseereseeees 49 EVDO REV A seminere eeir E AEE Ea 30 Cleaning the Outside CaSe 49 EV DO IXEV DO CDMA Networks iit 30 Cleaning the DiSDIAY iieis aiii aa 49 GOP
76. nt WARNING Improper installation and or operating configurations of permanent and magnetic vehicle mounted antennas may cause FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded Vehicle mounted antennas must be placed at least 20 cm from operators and bystanders and at least 92cm 36 inches from any existing roof mounted antennas 1 Measure and identify an area 20 cm 8 inches in from the edges of the vehicle roof 2 Place the antenna within that area To maximize RF performance position the antenna in the center of the vehicle roof CAUTION Do not place any metal objects on top of the dock that might make contact with the metal pins of the contact connector Doing so may cause an electrical short and subsequent damage to the dock General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Optional Equipment and Accessories Memory Upgrade Adding memory allows the computer to operate faster handle more tasks simultaneously and work more smoothly with large files Userswhoincreasememory demands by adding additional programs for example may notice a slowdown in operating speed and wish to increase memory The GD8000 comes with a user accessible memory sockets for memory upgrades Please consult your dealer if you need to add more memory CAUTIONS First read and follow the guidelines in the Safety section Only use memory cards approved for use in your computer Failure to do so may void your warranty 47 GD8000 User Guide The GD8000 i
77. o the Shut down menu Then select Restart Nothing happens when try to use the stylus on my touch screen If you cannot select objects accurately with the stylus you may need to calibrate the touch screen The touch screen doesn t respond after a suspend The touch screen needs a few seconds to work after a suspend Wait a moment and try again Hard Disk The hard disk will not spin up so the computer can t boot up This occurs if the unit is exposed to extreme low temperatures This is not a hardware failure associated with the hard disk The integrated hard disk drive heater will warm the drive to a safe operating temperature The computer does not startup properly Make sure you remove any USB drives from the unit before you start it Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery if it is not charged NOTE Push the DC jack firmly into the computer until it clicks If the AC adapter is connected and functioning prop 54 GD8000 User Guide erly the Power LED on the AC adapter should be lit as well as the External Power LED on the GoBook MR 1 f the AC adapter is connected but the unit will still not turn on make sure the electrical outlet you are using is working Check to make sure the battery is installed and charged properly f the battery does not begin charging perform the following 1 Remove the battery 2 Connect the AC adapter 3 Turn on the computer by pressing the POWER BUTTON
78. on 12825 E Mirabeau Parkway Spokane Valley WA 99216 Disclaimer General Dynamics Itronix reserves the right to revise the manual and make periodic changes to the content without a direct or inferred obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes General Dynamics Itronix Corporation does not assume responsibility for the use of this manual nor for any patent infringements or other rights or third parties who may use the manual This document contains proprietary information of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation This product is available for purchase under General Dynamics ltronix s standard terms and conditions of sale Hardware products may be reconditioned or be manufactured from parts and components that may be new used rebuilt or recycled and in some cases the hardware product may not be new and may have been previously installed In any event General Dynamics Itronix warranty terms apply Trademark and Patent Notice Itronix is a registered trademark of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation Microsoft MS Windows and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation The following United States Patent Numbers apply to any unit which incorporates a DVD drive 5 434 678 5 589 945 5 913 013 6 151 444 and 6 208 805 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technolo
79. on For example you can change your system s security routine The GD8000 is configured with a set of default values The default values may not be appropriate for your work environ ment For example you can set a boot password to protect your system when booting CAUTION It is recommended that you use the default set tings If you set incorrect system option settings the system may not run properly In this section the default field values are shown in bold Starting the Setup Utility You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the computer has been turned on or rebooted To execute a controlled reboot select Start Shut Down Restart Shortly after the computer restarts the following prompt appears at the bottom of the screen Press F10 for HDD Recovery Press F11 to display Boot Menu Press DEL to enter Setup Press TAB to show POST informa tion Press the DEL key when you see this prompt The system will start the Setup Utility Select CMOS Setup Menu and press ENTER Navigation and Help The Setup Utility has five menu options in the Menu Bar at the top of the window Press the left or right arrow keys to cycle through these menu screens MAIN Displays basic system information and allows you to set the date and time ADVANCED Use to set the advanced features Boot Use to select the sequence of boot devices that are searched to load an operating system SECURITY Use to set user and supervisor
80. onment to avoid over heating n warmer temperatures your battery may take much longer to fully charge How your battery behaves in cold conditions m When using a battery in cold conditions the battery capacity may drain significantly faster than normal m To prevent possible battery damage the system will not allow a charge if the battery temperature is below 41 F 5 C such as in a closed unattended vehicle during the winter In this case the Battery LED C may indicate the computer has stopped charging your battery however your battery may not be fully charged In cooler temperatures your battery can take much longer to fully charge Tip 2 Prevent wasted power m Manually turn off or suspend your computer whenever you are not using it m Reduce the screen brightness Decrease brightness by pushing FN F6 Increase it by pushing FN F7 Enable the display s automatic dimming feature m Use the AC adapter or vehicle adapter whenever possible Use the Power Saver utility Windows XP to help save power or the DynaPower utility Windows Vista and Windows 7 m When running on battery power make sure your system suspends automatically after a few minutes of inactivity PC Cards radios custom applications or modified system settings may affect this Remove PC Cards and unplug peripherals when you are not using them They may draw power from the system even when not in use Avoid operating the
81. ontrol Panel Mouse Buttons General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Getting Familiar With Your Computer PC Card Eject Button Touchpad Touchpad Buttons For Windows Vista and Windows 7 1 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound 2 Under Devices and Printers select Mouse This will bring you to the Mouse Properties window 3 On the Buttons tab use the Devices drop down menu to select Synaptics TouchPad V6 2 on PS 2 Port Now you can choose touchpad settings for the way you work The Synaptics Touchpad can also be accessed via the icon in system tray Touchpad Precautions The touchpad is a sensitive device If not properly cared for it can be easily damaged Please take note of the following precautions Make sure the touchpad does not into come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Keep the touchpad area dry and clean m Do not touch the touchpad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or touchpad buttons Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad Avoid tapping too hard The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements and responds best to light touches 22 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot option Your computer comes with a Smart Card Reader or ExpressCard slot option that supports ExpressCard 34 and ExpressCard 54 This slot is located on the left side of the computer
82. orts You can also connect a USB mouse or other pointing device to one of the USB ports USB Ports 27 GD8000 User Guide Ethernet LAN With the built in Ethernet LAN you can make LAN connections with 10 100 1000 Mbps connection speed To use the network feature connect an Ethernet cable from the network jack on the left side of the computer to a network jack or hub on your network Sin Ethernet Port RJ45 Modem Port RJ11 Fax data modem You can use the fax modem to connect to the Internet to send and receive data using the 56 Kbps V 92 protocol When used with fax software it can be used as a fax at 14 4 Kbps In some countries local regulations may not permit the use of the fax modem designed for this system In this case you may use a PC Card modem To use the fax data modem port connect a phone cable from the modem port on the left side of the computer to a telephone jack CAUTION Plug your modem into an analog telephone jack only Most homes use analog lines Do not use digital lines such as the PBX and ISDN systems found in many offices Digital lines may damage your modem To reduce the risk of fire only use a No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord Audio Devices Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the left side of the computer You can plug an external microphone or an audio line in device into the line in jack Amplified speakers or headphones
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84. owing Connect the AC power adapter Save your work and then select Start Shut Down Turn off the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery see Battery Charging NOTE Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery Refer to Battery Tips for more information about how you can conserve battery power Refer to Managing Power for information about how you can setup your computer to effectively manage power for your unique use patterns Managing Power Your computer has power management capability so you can reduce the amount of energy used especially during periods of inactivity Effective use of power management options can greatly conserve and extend your battery life The power management unit monitors system activity such as hard drive keyboard mouse or any devices attached to a port If it does not detect activity for a period of time the computer stops some or all of these devices to conserve energy Your computer employs a power management scheme that supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface allowing for maximum power conservation and maximum performance at the same time Windows handles all power saving chores for your computer For more information search for Power Options in Microsoft Help and Support 34 GD8000 User Guide Low Power States Your computer can enter three dif
85. own the computer and remove hard Ci env eCOvet 10 Replace the door and turn the HDD locks power 6 Flip open the HDD locks and turn both of toward the outside of the computer to 3 Remove the battery see Battery Re them toward the center of the computer lock it moval 7 Lift the HDD cover off of the computer 11 If desired install the optional HDD screws Remove screws oo Turn toward inside Remove by the ribbon General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 23 GD8000 User Guide Hard Disk Drive Heater The hard disk drive heater warms the HDD before spinning up in temperatures below 5 C the minimum safe operating temperature for the HDD The heater is integrated and operates as needed when the computer is on If the temperature is below 5 C when booting or resuming you will see the message Warming internal hard drive Please wait The unit will continue booting when it detects the HDD is warm enough to operate safely NOTE If you are using the computer in a cold temperature environment and the battery level is too low for the heater to operate you will see the error message Battery too low to warm the hard drive Shutting down and the computer will shut down Apply external power and reboot The Media Bay Depending on your configuration your computer may have an optional DVD multi drive DVD RAM DVD ROM DVD RW CD R CD ROM CD RW or media bay battery The multi drive allows you to read data from DVDs a
86. pend resume and boot Extended Configuration Core Malti Process tag Field Setting Description gt Core Multi Processing Disabled When enabled the CPU cores function and process data independently for superior ENABLED performance When disabled one of the CPU cores is disabled Virtualization Technology DISABLED When enabled a virtual machine monitor VMM can leverage the computer s hard Enabled ware resources for multiple virtual machines VM Battery Low Warning Disabled The system will sound 3 beeps every 10 seconds when battery capacity drops below Beep ENABLED 7 Secure HDD Support DISABLED If secure HDD is enabled the system will disable standby mode S3 and will maintain Enabled HDD power when the system is restarted Dock USB Port USB 2 0 Set this to USB 1 1 if you are using a non standard dock USB 1 1 Bluetooth Wakeup If enabled the Bluetooth radio will wake up the system Enabled General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 42 GD8000 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS Field Setting Description S LID Open Wakeup DISABLED If enabled opening the display lid will wake up the system Enabled LCD ON By Power Button DISABLED If enabled the power button will turn on the LCD if it is off Enabled Enabled cally when AC power is removed VGA Share Memory Size Select the amount of system memory that will be used by the internal graphics device Dynamic Video Memory 128MB Select the maximu
87. pere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Also the total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating Servicing Your Computer Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the following occurs The computer has been dropped and the body has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the product The computer does not operate normally See the Service and Support section for more information Storing Your Computer 1 Save and backup files and data before storing the computer 2 Remove any PC Cards Smart Cards or EXPRESS Cards from the card slots Remove any media from the media bay Exit all applications Select Start Shut down OK to turn off the computer Remove the battery from the unit and store it in a dry place NOOR w Store the computer within the recommended temperature ranges of 55 C to 75 C 67 F to 167 F 8 If you use PC cards refer to the manufacturer s instructions you received with the card for storage and care information Taking Care of Your Batteries Read and follow all battery precautions in the Safety section m Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements Turn the power off before removing or replacing batteries E Do not tamper with the batteries Keep batteries away from children Before storing your battery read and follow the recommendations in the Battery Tips sec
88. r Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Front View Feature Description Display Latch The display latch holds the display when closed 2 Display 13 3 inch XGA outdoor viewable color display with an optional integrated DynaVue touch screen 3 Internal Microphone Integrated weatherized microphone can be used with various software applications that require audio input 4 Pen Stylus Slot Store the provided custom touch screen pen stylus in this slot below the touchpad 5 Right Tether Slot You can attach a stylus tether here 6 Handle Integrated handle for convenient carrying 7 Touchpad Buttons Use like the buttons on a mouse 8 Left Tether Slot You can attach a stylus tether here 9 Touchpad Use for navigation 10 Keyboard Standard keyboard with embedded numeric keypad 11 Button and LED strip Area above the keyboard with the power button Radio ON OFF Switch Application Launch Key and LED Status Indicators General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 10 GD8000 User Guide Left Side View Getting Familiar With Your Computer TEETE tee Fe E g icon Feature Back Handle Mount Description The back handle mount located on both sides of the computer is used with an optional back handle DC in Jack Connects to an AC power adapter Network Jack RJ45 LAN Connects to an Ethernet based network Connection speed is 10 100 1000 Mbps Modem Jack RJ11
89. rocedures that could affect the operation of the equipment If this happens the telephone GD8000 User Guide company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment please contact the equipment manufacturer for repair and or warranty information Do not attempt repairs of this equipment yourself without obtaining manufacturer authorized parts and documentation If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Compliance Statement for Canada NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment shou
90. rom which the system should boot in order of priority depending on your configuration The boot device fields are dynamic and change depending on the devices installed on your GD8000 during that boot sequence For example if you have a DVD CDRW Combo drive or a USB floppy drive installed they appear as options in the boot device fields If you only have a hard disk drive it will be the only option that displays TD PO Mi tachi Hrs When you select a device it is disabled in the other boot device fields Field Setting Description _ 1st Boot Device HDD P0 Hitach HTS Select the device the computer should boot from first CD DVD P1 Optiarc A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the correspond Disabled ing type menu 2nd Boot Device HDD P0 Hitachi HTS NOTE Only devices installed during boot up will show as boot device CD DVD P1 Optiarc options Disabled Network Boot PXE DISABLED If enabled booting from the network is possible Enabled Quiet Boot Disabled Enabled displays OEM logo instead of POST messages ENABLED Disabled displays normal POST messages CAUTION Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction To correct mistakes return to Setup and restore the Setup Defaults by pressing F9 General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 44 GD8000 User Guide Customizing Your BIOS The Security Menu Change Supervisor Password Field Setting Description _ O o Chang
91. rosols solvents or strong detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty For system decontamination recommendations please contact your support representative Cleaning the Display Use a soft dry cloth In some cases you can use a small amount of water to remove streaks or smears For difficult display cleaning tasks use a 50 50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water Do not use paper products because they can scratch the screen Cleaning the External Power Connector The external power connector may sometimes be exposed to moisture and or contamination causing an unreliable connection to the external power source Clean the connector with a cotton swab dipped in electronics grade isopropyl alcohol Cleaning the RJ 11 RJ 45 USB Connectors If the connector pins get dirty clean the connector with a cotton swab dipped in electronics grade isopropyl alcohol 49 GD8000 User Guide Data Backup Regularly backup your data to ensure the greatest data integrity provide the fastest recovery options and minimize downtime After you have installed all applications and have your computer configured as desired create a backup of drive C using the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility Then use the Windows Backup Utility frequently to backup data It is recommended you set the backup utility to run automatically Saving Important System Information By default your computer is set up to auto
92. rprint scanner provides a greater level of security and convenience for your GD8000 and your private data Use the fingerprint scanner instead of passwords for the following E during computer login m during login at secure websites E when opening password protected applications to provide encryption security for individual files z I E Y 4 Lg m rE Fingerprint scanner Fingerprint Scanner Software Before using the fingerprint scanner you must first install compatible software If the optional fingerprint scanner was present during initial user setup you should have the Install Finger Print Software link on your desktop Click this link and follow the instructions to install the software A wizard may guide you through the process CAUTION Before installing any third party software ensure it is approved for use with this computer When accessing some secure websites you may need to specify you are using the fingerprint scanner instead of a password Refer to the fingerprint scanner software documentation for setup information Stealth Mode The stealth mode feature enables you to use the computer where light or sound could be dangerous or disruptive such as a military or public safety environment Enabling stealth mode allows you to disable sound and light features such as system beeps the fan and the display backlight Refer to the BIOS Setup Utility section for information about how to configure stealth
93. s It is easy to get the software updates you need to keep your configuration current and get the most from your product Go to the Support section of our website and select product downloads NOTE Downloads are listed by model and or product number GD8000 General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 52 GD8000 User Guide This section is designed to help you determine and fix issues you might encounter while operating the GD8000 computer Try the following things in order E First look through the categories in this section for a solution f you are having a problem with a computer application use the Help that comes with the application to find a solution f you are having a problem with the operating system refer to its Help and Support found on the Start Menu f you still cannot resolve your problem contact the help desk at your organization Application Troubleshooting My application locks T acts strangely or produces a General Protection Fault GPF error or blue screen For Windows XP You may need to restart your computer Select Start Shut Down Restart f that does not work try pressing CTRL ALT DEL and select Shut Down f the computer does not restart the keyboard may be locked up Press and hold the POWER BUTTON for ten seconds CAUTION This will result in a loss of all unsaved data The data on the hard disk could be corrupted Run the SCANDISK Utility The operating system may
94. s The F9 key can Cancel be used for this operation General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 45 GD8000 User Guide The GD8000 computer has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience from an optional shoulder strap to docking solutions Click here for a current list of optional peripherals and accessories CAUTION Only purchase accessories that are approved for use with your computer Some accessories are proprietary items and can be obtained through your system vendor If you use items that are not approved for use with this computer you may cause your computer to malfunction or to emit or receive electromagnetic radiation in excess of regulations For non proprietary accessories such as PC Cards or printers ensure that the accessory functions properly with your computer before making the purchase Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models Surge Protection A large number of computer and high technology equipment damage is directly related to AC power and telephone line problems These problems can include surges spikes noise interference and weather related issue that may cause glitches hang ups crashes performance slow downs and computer down time It is recommended that you use a quality surge protector with your computer and any attached peripherals Vehicle Adapter The vehicle adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the ve
95. s Vista and Windows 7 On the System tray area of the Taskbar right click the DynaPower icon then select DynaPower Grid and make your desired changes Power Off All applications are closed and the system shuts down To power off the computer select Start Shut Down Shut down Then click OK Battery Tips Tip 1 Avoid excessive heat and cold Your battery will last longer during the day if it is used charged and stored between 50 F and 86 F 10 C and 30 C Charge the battery nightly where the temperature will remain around 68 F 20 C Your battery may not last as long through the day if you charge it at higher or lower temperatures General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Operating with Battery Power Allow unrestricted airflow while the computer is connected to external power Make sure that the fan inlet and outlet are unobstructed Avoid exposure to extreme temperatures for long periods as this can shorten battery charge life or damage the battery How your battery behaves in warm conditions To prevent possible battery damage the system may not allow a charge if the battery temperature is above 122 F 50 C such as in a closed unattended vehicle during the summer In this case the Battery LED C may indicate the computer has stopped charging your battery however your battery may not be fully charged f possible turn off or suspend your computer while the battery is charging in a warm envir
96. s or moisture when the doors are open m Periodically backup or archive important files and data For External PC Cards Each PC Card manufacturer provides specific guidelines for the care and handling of the product In addition follow these recommendations m When the PC Card is not inserted in a PC Card socket store the PC Card in a protective carrying case This will help protect it from inadvertent shocks m Always use care when handling PC Cards Do not drop bend flex or crush them Avoid exposing PC Cards to extreme moisture heat or sunlight Keep all debris out of the connector to ensure good electrical connections There are no user repairable parts in the PC Card slot Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the device The warranty will be voided if drive seals are broken or screws have been removed General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Maintenance and Storage Periodically backup or archive important files and data f you have problems with your PC Card contact the manufacturer for more information and troubleshooting information Cleaning Your Computer Cleaning the Outside Case 1 Disconnect external power and turn off the computer 2 Remove the battery 3 Add a small amount of water to a soft cloth and clean the computer case Do not use paper products because they can scratch the surface 4 Wipe off any excess liquid with a soft cloth 5 Reinstall the battery CAUTION Ae
97. s rugged and weather resistant and you can use it under a wide range of environmental conditions However to ensure long use and continued high performance follow these tips and precautions Taking Care of Your Computer E Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the operating system documentation Read the Safety and Battery Tips sections Unplug the computer from the power outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Aerosols solvents or strong detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void your warranty For system decontamination recommendations please contact your support representative m Do not block or cover slots and openings in the unit case These are for ventilation purposes and covering them could cause the system to overheat Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust f you use the computer with an extension cord ensure that the total ampere ratings of all the devices sharing the extension do not exceed the rating of the extension cord or the rating of the wall outlet Never insert objects into the computer through any of the slots or openings Dangerous voltages are present which could cause electric shock or fire or damage sensitive components For best results use a power strip with a built in surge protector Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer Set the computer on a f
98. sconnect AC power while battery calibration is running E Do not remove the battery while battery calibration is running When to calibrate the battery The first time you use it After it has been in storage If the gas gauge has become inaccurate Every three months for optimum performance Windows XP Battery Calibration 1 Select Start All Programs and Mobile Computer Tools 2 Select Battery Calibration 33 GD8000 User Guide Windows Vista Battery Calibration 1 Right click on the DynaPower icon 24 in the Taskbar 2 Select DynaPower Battery Calibration from the menu on the left side of the screen The Calibration window will pop up asking if you d like to start the calibration process NOTE The battery calibration process may take up to 8 hours to complete 3 Select Start to begin calibrating or Cancel to Exit Windows 7 Battery Calibration 1 To run the Battery Calibration program select Start All Pro grams and Mobile Computer Tools 2 Next select DynaPower Battery Calibration f you get a pop up window asking if you want to allow the program to make changes to the computer select Yes 3 Select Start to begin calibrating or Cancel to exit NOTE The battery calibration process may take up to 8 hours to complete About Battery Calibration Battery calibration may take up to 12 hours to complete After starting calibration the application requires no further input from the user Durin
99. ss energy than standard equipment By lowering energy ENERGY STAR consumption our computers help customers save money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR in English go to www energystar gov To help you conserve energy on both AC and battery power by default this computer turns off the display after 15 minutes of inactivity m enters standby a low power mode after 15 minutes of inactivity compared to 30 minutes required for ENERGY STAR compliance Press any key to wake the computer or turn the display back on after a period of inactivity This computer was also designed with other power saving features that go beyond ENERGY STAR requirements See the Managing Power section to make the most efficient use of those features General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 26 GD8000 User Guide This section describes how to connect peripherals and hardware options that help you maximize your computer s features Before connecting peripherals first read the manual included with the peripheral for connection and operation instructions You can purchase most of these and other options directly from authorized dealers If you are a mobile worker you may want to purchase an approved docking solution such as the Vehicle Dock or Office Dock These docks provide drop in convenience port expan sion and automatic battery recharging enabling you to lever age your computer s features without ha
100. t Change Plan Settings and modify the Put Computer to Sleep option For Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel System and Security Under Power Options select Change when the computer sleeps Modify the Put the computer to sleep option The computer doesnt automatically suspend Exit any application that uses COM ports Make sure external power is not connected Depending on power settings some systems will not suspend automatically when they are connected to external power The system date and time are incorrect For Windows XP Reset the correct date and time by choosing the Date Time icon from the Control Panel and making the appropriate changes For Windows Vista and Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Then select Clock Language and Region Under Date and Time make the appropriate changes receive an out of memory error message 56 GD8000 User Guide Troubleshooting Restart the computer Too many applications may be running at the same time Close applications you don t need Make sure you have enough space on your hard disk at least 15 free Holding down the Power button to reset the com puter doesnt always work Try resetting the computer again If this doesn t work remove all power including the battery pack and allow the unit to remain idle for ten minutes After ten minutes connect external power and retry The LEDs backlight and or keyboard backlight don
101. ter is turned off 2 Remove the battery 3 Connect the AC adapter to the computer and an AC wall outlet and then turn on the computer by pressing the POWER BUTTON 4 Let the computer complete the boot process Then reinstall the battery Allow the system to remain idle for one hour with the AC adapter connected to the computer The Battery Power LED C lights when the battery starts charging m f the battery still fails to start charging after an hour remove the battery wait several seconds and then install it again f the battery does not begin charging within several minutes return the unit for service The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge Under moderate temperatures about 20 C 68 F the computer s battery takes approximately 4 to 5 hours to completely charge NOTE As the battery temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range 5 C 41 F to 50 C 122 F it may take longer to charge the battery The batteries don t last very long Calibrate the battery If your battery is new or has not been used for several weeks calibrating the battery accurately sets the gas gauge As your battery ages its maximum capacity naturally decreases and even the best maintained batteries eventually need to be retired Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the usage you need from it To meet ENERGY STAR requirements Wake on LAN is enabled by default If run
102. tion 48 GD8000 User Guide Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Recycle if at all possible m Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods To prevent possible damage to the battery the GD8000 does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low lt 5 C or lt 41 F or too high gt 50 C or gt 122 F Charge the battery nightly where the temperature will remain around 20 C 68 F Recalibrate your battery when your battery performance degrades Taking Care of Your Hard Drive The GD8000 hard drive is a removable shock mounted drive You can reduce the risk of damage to the hard drive and increase the reliability of the hard drive and data integrity by following the recommendations below For Internal Hard Drives E Do not intentionally drop the computer The unit is designed to withstand the day to day rigors of the mobile environment and provide years of reliable service The useful life of the product can be enhanced by not intentionally abusing it Whenever possible suspend the unit by pressing FN F3 before moving it from one location to another This unloads the read write heads and spins down the disk reducing exposure to high operating shocks E Maintain the environmental seal of the computer by keeping all external access doors closed and latched m Avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperature
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104. ur radios off during flight If you have radios and you do not have a switch to turn the radios off either leave your computer off during flight or contact your help desk for assistance WLAN radio option Your computer may include an integrated Wireless Local Area Network WLAN capability See the radio help file on your desktop for more information About WLAN WLAN provides all the features and benefits of traditional LAN technologies such as Ethernet without the limitations of wires or cables It enables mobility and flexibility without compromising connectivity for today s mobile user General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Wireless Communication CRMA Express WWAN option If you ordered the CRMA Express module option your computer may support one or more of these Wireless Wide Area Network WWAN radios HSPA High Speed Packet Access HSPA combines High Speed Download Packet Access HSDPA and High Speed Uplaod Packet Access HSUPA It is a3G GSM Mobile protocol in the HSPA family which provides a roadmap for UMTS based networks to increase their data transfer speeds and capacity HSDPA deployments cards modules can support 1 8 Mbps 3 6 Mbps 7 2 Mbps and 14 4 Mbps in downlink mode and 2 0 Mbps and 5 6Mbps in the uplink mode EDGE GPRS GSM Network The Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution EDGE network allows users to transfer data with download speeds up to 200Kbps 70 130 Kbps typical It is more
105. ving to attach and reattach cables and connectors when you move your computer from office to vehicle Attaching Power Your computer can be powered by battery by attaching an AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter to the DC power port or by connecting the computer to a powered Vehicle Dock or Office Dock NOTE When external power is properly applied the External Power LED L lights CAUTION This notebook computer is designed to be used with the provided dedicated AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter To Attach AC Power 1 Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the left side of your computer 3 Connect the AC adapter power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet NOTE itis recommended you use a quality surge protector General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Making Connections To Use the Vehicle Adapter optional 1 Insert the vehicle adapter s power cord into the DC in jack on the left side of the computer 2 Insert the 12V cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle s 12V socket turning it slightly to make a good connection CAUTION The vehicle adapter is not intended to be used continuously It is intended to provide a convenient tempo rary power source for powering and charging this computer while in transit in a vehicle For permanent installations it is recommended that the fused vehicle charger adapter be wired directly to the vehi
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107. xternal display 3 Select the drop down menu next to Multiple Displays and click Extend these displays Then click OK LCD Heater The GD8000 has a CCFL heater to improve display brightness in a cold environment The heater includes a film and heater strip that is bonded over the CCFL area of the display It is designed to turn on when the temperature is cold enough to impact display brightness and does not require user intervention General Dynamics Itronix 72 0137 003 Getting Familiar With Your Computer Cursor Visibility To improve the visibility of the mouse cursor you should Enable the Pointer Trails feature to add trailing cursors Use a slow or medium speed sensitivity level You can combine a higher level of acceleration with a slow or medium speed sensitivity level This allows you to move the mouse cursor quickly by increasing your finger pressure while still providing a finer degree of control when you apply minimum pressure NOTE To change the speed of the mouse do the following Windows XP Select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware and then choose Mouse On the Mouse Properties window select the Pointer Options tab to make cursor visibility adjustments Windows Vista and Windows 7 Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound and then choose Mouse On the Mouse Properties window select the Pointer Options tab to make cur sor visibility adjustments Lid Switch Your comput
108. y Power battery or with a battery that s been stored without being used for along time If the computer will be stored for more than two weeks it is recommended you remove the battery Battery and Temperature The battery is most efficient at room temperature It operates in a wide temperature range but the battery capacity is affected by higher or lower temperatures WARNING Do not expose the battery to temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 46 C 115 F This may adversely affect the battery pack NOTE While the battery may not provide 100 capacity at temperature extremes its capacity is restored when the battery temperature return to a normal range around 20 C 68 F Approximate Available Capacity 0 C 32 F 20 C 68 F 100 45 C 113 F 100 Replacing the Battery CAUTION Before removing the battery pack make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer or a media bay battery installed otherwise first turn off the computer To Remove the Battery 1 Plug in AC power or turn off the computer 2 Turn over the computer so you are looking at the bottom 3 Press and hold down the battery lock in the hinge to unlock the battery 4 Slide the battery release latches toward the inside of the com puter to release the battery 5 Gently slide the battery out of the computer Press down Battery Lock Battery Release Latches 32 GD8000 User Guide To Install the Batt
109. y rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery capacity The gas gauge may show that the battery is full while still charging This happens because the charging process is trying to put a little more capacity into the battery External power can be removed at this time since the battery is virtually full f your battery is new or has not been used for several weeks rely on the indicator light to determine when the battery is fully charged The gas gauge is unreliable in these cases it may read 100 when the actual capacity is only 10 Recalibrate the battery to correct this issue Communicating with Other Devices Connect external devices to the ports on the back of the dock and then place the GD8000 onto the vehicle dock You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle dock without connecting or disconnecting the cables External Antennas The vehicle dock integrates WLAN and WWAN antennas with switching capability You can also connect an external RF antenna to the dock using the SMA RF connector on the back of the vehicle dock FCC regulations require that users of vehicle mounted antennas must use only antennas authorized for use with the GD8000 in order to meet FCC RF exposure limits Please contact your organizations s help desk for a list of approved vehicle mounted antennas Before mounting an external antenna refer to the installation instructions provided with the antenna Vehicle mounted Antenna Placeme
110. y those controls that are covered by the instructions in this manual f the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service Before performing any manufacturer authorized service or upgrade first follow these instructions Prevent damage from static electricity by following ESD precautions Place the computer on a clean flat surface Turn off the computer and disconnect the power supply m Undock the computer if it is in an office dock or vehicle dock Disconnect any attached peripherals Disconnect any attached network telephone or telecommunication line m Remove any PC Cards EXPRESS Cards Smart Cards CDs DVDs or any other media in your computer s slots or bays Remove the battery See Battery Removal Remove the hard drive See Hard Disk Drive Removal Battery Pack Safety and Precautions WARNING There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with a manufacturer approved battery WARNING Dispose of used batteries promptly and according to the manufacturer s instructions WARNING Batteries may explode if not handled properly Do not disassemble open puncture or dispose of battery packs in a fire The battery pack could burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals WARNING Keep battery packs away from children Follow the safety instructions printed on the battery Only use approved manufacturer approved b

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