General Dynamics Itronix IX-MC5725 Users Manual

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Getting Started

This online document, MR-1. For information on printing, navigating or otherwise using

Help System

topics. If you have suggestions for how we may improve this document, please see

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GoBook® MR-1 Help

, contains all the information you need to set up and use your GoBook

Unpacking Your System

Inside your packaging you will find:

Standard Parts

GoBook MR-1 Help,

see the

How to Use This

Standard Features

Optional Features

Optional Parts and Accessories

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Where to Look For Information

About Your Computer

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About Windows

Turning Off the Computer

Turning off the computer properly is important to maintaining your GoBook MR-1.

To Turn off Your Computer

Select briefly.

WARNING

system components

If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, there are ways to conserve power without shutting down the system. See Power Management

NOTE

CAUTION

Start, Turn Off Computer, Turn off

do not press and hold the power button to shut the notebook off as this may cause damage to the

If you are unable to shut down your computer normally, follow the instructions in Troubleshooting.

Shutting off the computer improperly may result in data loss.

and follow the instructions on the screen, or press the power button

and Battery Tips for details.

Startup Problems?

If your computer does not startup properly, try these solutions first:

Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery if it is not charged

NOTE

functioning properly, the Power LED on the AC adapter should be lit as well as the External Power LED on the GoBook MR-1.

If the AC adapter is connected but the unit will still not turn on, make sure the electrical outlet

Push the DC jack firmly into the computer until it “clicks.”

you are using is working

Check to make sure the battery is installed and charged properly

If the battery does not begin charging, perform the following:

1. Remove the battery

If the AC adapter is connected and

2. Connect the AC adapter

3. Turn on the computer by pressing the

4. Reinstall the batter

. The Battery LED is a steady blue while the battery is chargin

Power Button

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Tips for New Owners

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Take responsibility for backup

Back up files often. Users who need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup devices

Don't leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case

Be careful when placing your notebook on an airport security conveyor belt

In most airports, security conveyor belts are safe for computers. If you are not sure, ask the security staff. You should keep a close eye on your computer

Tape your business card to the notebook and accessories

In the workplace, notebooks and accessories may often look exactly alike, leading to equipment mix-ups. Prevent such mix-ups by placing your name on your equipment

Install antivirus software

Develop ergonomic work habits

The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment. For more information on ergonomics, contact your nearest computer bookstore, or local library. The Internet also has information on this and other related subjects

NOTE

Using a computer for extended periods of time with a poor workstation setup and incorrect work habits can

cause health problems

Safety

Read these instructions carefully. Following these guidelines will help prevent damage to your computer and help

rotect your personal safety.

Read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and noted in this documentation, including the

The first time you use your computer, we recommend that you carefully read the section on Power

Management

CAUTION

AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter

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 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

Notices and Compliance section

to familiarize yourself with basic battery information and ensure optimum performance

This notebook computer is designed (only) to be used with the Manufacturer provided dedicated

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 registe

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Do not place this product in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided

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 when the display is closed

If 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. 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, power off the computer and wipe it down before continuing to use the computer

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 attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks and may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel under the following conditions:

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When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

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If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition

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If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service

Do not upgrade or service this computer without prior authorization from the manufacturer. Damage caused by servicing that is not authorized may void your warranty

Before performing any manufacturer authorized service or upgrade, first follow these instructions:

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Prevent damage from static electricity by following ESD precautions

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Place the computer on a clean, flat surface

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Turn off the computer and disconnect the power suppl

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Undock the computer if it is in a docking device (such as an office dock or vehicle dock)

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Disconnect any attached peripherals

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Disconnect any attached network, telephone or telecommunication line

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Remove any media in your computer's slots or bays

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Remove the battery (See

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Remove the hard drive (See Hard Disk Drive Removal)

Battery Removal

Battery Pack Safety and Precautions

WARNING!

or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries promptly and according to the manufacturer's instructions

WARNING!

of battery packs in a fire. The battery pack could burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals

WARNING!

Observe the safety instructions printed on the battery

Only use approved Li-Polymer (standard -- 29WHr) or (optional secondary) Li-Ion (extended -- 50WHr) battery packs with your computer and replace the battery pack only with the approved part

Do not abuse, deliberately pierce, or subject the battery pack to excessive impact

There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same

Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble, open, puncture or dispose

Keep battery packs away from children

)

Immediately discontinue use of the battery if it appears damaged or abnormal in any way, 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

Battery Tips

for use and storage.

Keyboard Operation

Your GoBook MR-1 is easiest to use when held in both hands. Due to the unit's compact construction, it takes a little practice to become proficient with it's operation.

How to Use the GoBook MR-1

Open the display and hold the unit in both hands with your fingers supporting the underside and your thumbs resting

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on the on either side of the keyboard (as shown to the right).

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NOTE

Make sure your fingers do not wrap around the back of the unit and cover the fan outlet (1) as the unit may

over-heat.

Operating the Keyboard and Controls

Use one thumb to press the power button at the top center of the keyboard. Once the unit has powered up, use your left thumb to operate the controls on the left side (such as the mouse buttons, direction pad, Escape, Tab, Windows and Zoom keys). Use your right thumb to operate the controls on the right side (such as the Micro Joystick, Touchpad, Backspace, Enter, and Illumination Keys).

If you need to use a Function Key combination, hold down an Fnkey with one thumb and with the other to press the second key. For example, to turn the volume up or down, press and hold the Fn key with your right thumb and the

or keys with your left.

If you need a

Ctrl+Alt+(key)

combination, use one thumb to press and hold the

Ctrl

and

keys and the opposite

Alt

thumb to press the combination key. For example, when using the Zoom function press the Zoom key . Then press and hold the left

Ctrl

and

keys with your left thumb and use your right thumb to press M to zoom in or N to

Alt

zoom out.

NOTE:

Ctrl+Alt+Del

For ease of use, the standard

special key just below the power button, as well as using the

The Micro Joystick

Ctrl+Alt+Del

or the Touchpad are the easiest ways to move the cursor around the keyboard. Use the Micro

key combination can be activated by pressing the

Ctrl+Alt+Del

keystroke combination.

Joystick for coarse movement and the Touchpad for fine control (or use the method that works best for you). Use the Left Mouse Button or double-tap the Touchpad to select objects. Use the Right Mouse Button to open pop-up menus.

The Direction Pad moves the cursor up, down, right or left within a print document or form. Use it in combination with the Fn keys to move across and between pages.

Best Practices for the GoBook MR-1

This section provides the GoBook MR-1 with recommended practices intended to maximize the service life of the equipment and provide resolution to common issues. For more detailed discussions of care, maintenance and troubleshooting, see the sections below:

Operating with Battery Power

Customizing Your BIOS Settings

Maintenance and Storage

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Troubleshooting

General Daily Operations

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Missing Port Covers and Doors

a. Missing port covers or doors create contaminant entry points which may lead to system failure.

b. Replacement port covers are available as field kits. contact your support representative for order

requests.

Screen Cleaning

field life of the product (3 to 5 years) without significant degradation in view ability or function.

a. For mild cleaning tasks use the micro-fiber, cleaning cloth provided with your unit. Tougher

contaminates such as oily fingerprints may require light dampening with clean water, and will be effective for most contaminants without damaging the screen surface. This method should always be tried before stronger solutions are considered.

b. For tougher cleaning tasks, a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and Water (50/50) used with the cleaning

cloth is effective and will not damage the touchscreen surface.

c. Never use paper products such as paper towels or wipes to clean the display surface. Paper products are

abrasive and act much like fine sandpaper causing irreversible damage to the screen surface and antiglare hard coat.

: The GoBook MR-1 display, with proper usage and cleaning, will last for the anticipated

: Inspect for broken, loose or missing parts and fasteners.

d. Both replacement Display Cleaning Cloths and approved Display Cleaning solution are available as

Field Kits. Contact your support representative for order requests.

Screen Overlay Use

a. A Screen overlay provides protection from damage caused by use of foreign objects or surface

contaminants, and maximizes the useful life of the screen surface.

b. Worn, scratched, or otherwise damaged screen overlays can be replaced.

c. Contaminants on the screen overlay surface should be removed by following the same cleaning methods

noted above.

d. The screen overlay has a negligible impact on overall display brightness/viewability and provides

enhanced screen clarity while maximizing the screen surface useful life.

e. Screen Overlays are available as Field Kits. Contact your Support Representative for order requests.

Use of the Touch Screen Stylus

included stylus. Foreign objects such as ball point pens or hand tools should never be used for touchscreen input; they will cause damage to the screen surface.

: A screen overlay is recommended for environments with high contaminant potential.

: If your GoBook MR-1 has the optional integrated touchscreen use the

a. A clean finger tip can be used for touchscreen input with out damaging the screen surface. Fingertip use

may introduce contaminants to the touchscreen surface and increase periodic screen cleaning requirements.

.Replacement Styli are available as Field Kits. Contact your Support Representative for order requests.

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NOTE

Center (CCC) at 800-638-9270, option 2. Access to the iCare Servenet Portal requires a Username and Password. Portal access will be setup upon request.

Available Field Kits and can be ordered through the iCare Servenet Portal, or by contacting the Client Care

5. Ensure that the computer is stored within its specified temperature range.

a. Storage Temperature -67° F to 167° F (-55° C to 75° C)

6. Conserve battery charge when possible to maximize battery life during daily use.

a. Partial discharge/charge cycles are preferred compared to draining the battery completely and

recharging.

7. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperature extremes.

a. Cold temperature extremes may result in reduced available energy from the battery. This energy is

recoverable as the battery warms to a nominal temperature of 68° F (20°C).

b. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can result in a permanent reduction in available energy from

the battery.

c. Battery charging is disabled below 32° F (0°C) and above 113° F (45°C) to protect the lithium ion cells

in the battery.

Power Down:

left powered overnight, ensure that all applications are closed and perform a restart prior to beginning daily operations.

a. This practice ensures that all applications (and system resources used by those applications) are

reinitialized each work day.

b. Unless an application is specifically designed for 24/7 operation, a daily practice of restarting (resetting)

an application can minimize the potential for a wide variety of operational anomalies often perceived as a hardware failure.

Use of the MR-1 in a Vehicle Dock

a. Never attempt to operate the GoBook MR-1 or read the display while driving. This is extremely

distracting and may increase potential of accidents.

b. Always close the display lid while the vehicle is in motion. During travel, the vehicle may present an

increased level of vibration to the mounting solution. This vibration can be amplified when the display in an upright/opened position causing accelerated hinge wear.

Exit all applications, and shutdown or reboot at the end of each work day. If the computer is

Power Management

Power Management Applications

provide maximum battery run time and prolong battery service life. Default settings allow the unit to enter a Standby/Suspend state after a set period of inactivity. Extending or Disabling the Standby/Suspend time-out period will increase power consumption and reduce operational time on battery power.

a. The GoBook MR-1 will resume/wake from Standby with keyboard activity.

Shutdown

: Shutdown the GoBook M

: The use of GoBook MR-1 Power Saver application is recommended to

-1 when it will not be used for extended periods to conserve battery

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power. Depending on the configuration of the GoBook MR-1 there are specific considerations:

a. Basic Configuration – No RF Modems or external device connections. When using a basic

configuration unit, there are no special considerations for power management.

b. Integrated RF Devices – Disable integrated or user installed RF devices when not in use as they can

consume battery power unnecessarily

c. Externally connected devices – Some externally connected devices may be powered by the GoBook

MR-1. It is best to exit any application utilizing these devices prior to powering off. Restarting the application should reinitialize the device. Externally connected devices or peripherals using GoBook MR-1 battery power may result in reduced battery run times.

File Management

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Backups

volatile memory (RAM) can be lost in the event of a hard reset or unexpected shutdown. Contacts, tasks, calendar, email, and documents should be safeguarded against loss.

a. Save important files to non-volatile memory (External backup media, Server Based backup storage,

b. Utilize Windows provided Backup applications or a third party application to back up essential data.

Periodically perform housekeeping of files

a. Uninstall unused drivers and applications.

b. Delete unneeded files and cleanup folders.

c. Routinely run Check Disk and Disk Defragmenter utilities to ensure file structure is clean and

Check Disk Process

: It is good practice to backup essential data and files periodically since any data or files stored in

etc.)

optimized.

Go to Start, My Compute

b. Right click on the C: drive and select

c. Select the

d. Select the “

e. Check

f. Select the

g. Select

h. Restart the computer.

Disk Defragmenter Process

a. Go to

Tools

Check Now…

Automatically fix file system errors

Start

run at the next boot

Start, M

tab

button.

Computer

Properties

” button.

when prompted.

and

Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors

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b. Right click on the C: drive and select

c. Select the

d. Select the

e. Ensure drive C: is selected in the volume display.

f. Click the

g. When notified that defragmentation is complete, close all applications and restart the computer.

Defragment

tab

Tools

“Defragment Now...

button.

Properties

” button.

Battery Charging

Charge the battery at room temperature

is optimum at this temperature and requires the least amount of time to fully recharge. At room temperature the GoBook MR-1 battery requires up to four (4) hours to recharge from a fully discharged state.

2. Charge the GoBook MR-1 Battery at the end of each work day:

c. Exit all applications and power off.

(approximately 68°F [20°C]) for best results. Charge acceptance

d. Connect to external power; Verify External Power LED.

e. Verify charge indicator LED.

3. At the beginning of each work day:

a. Check for battery charge status (Recommend Fully Charged)

4. During each work day:

a. Connect AC Charger, Vehicle Dock, or Vehicle Power Adapter whenever possible.

b. Verify charging indicator LED.

Storage

1. Storing the GoBook MR-1 for five (5) days or less

a. Install the battery pack and connect the unit to external power and allow the battery pack to fully

charge. The charging LED will be on solid while charging and go off when battery charging is completed.

b. Shut down the GoBook MR-1 and store in a cool, dry location.

2. Storing the GoBook MR-1 for longer than five (5) days.

a. Li-Polymer or Lithium Ion batteries can be permanently damaged if the unit is stored for extended

periods requiring battery replacement.

b. If the computer will be stored for more than 5 days, backup files and data, fully charge the battery, then

discharge it to 40% and remove the battery.

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c. The GoBook MR-1 and battery should be stored in a cool, dry location.

3. When storing Li-Polymer or Li-Ion battery packs for extended periods, consider these factors

a. Fully charged Li-Polymer or Li-Ion battery packs deteriorate faster than partly discharged ones. For

ideal storage, charge the packs to 100% and then discharge them to a 40% charge before storage.

b. Do not allow stored Li-Polymer or Li-Ion packs to discharge completely, as this may permanently

damage them. Stored packs should be recharged to 40% capacity every six (6) months.

c. Storing packs at temperatures near 0°C (32°F) slows down self-discharge and battery aging; packs that

are stored for a long period should be kept at low temperatures where practical.

NOTE

(32°F).

Store batteries as close to 0°C (32°F) as practical without allowing the batteries to freeze or reach 0°C

d. If you store battery packs at normal ambient temperatures, use the following charge policy to maintain

battery pack condition –

i. Store batteries within the temperature range of 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).

ii. Charge installed packs every 5 days to maintain their charge capacity.

iii. Charge uninstalled packs every six (6) months to 100%, then discharge to 40% and return to

storage.

Troubleshooting

These are basic troubleshooting tips. For more complete help with troubleshooting, see the section at the end of this Help file.

1. Battery Power – Battery does not charge

2. Battery Power – short run time

3. Lock-ups

a. Determine if the touchscreen, touchpad or keyboard inputs are recognized.

b. Attempt to close any programs that are not responding (press the

Task Manager

c. If Task Manager does not list any suspect programs/applications, perform a reboot.

d. Restart applications and try the specific operation again.

e. If the Shut down Menu does not respond, press and hold the power button for approximately 10 seconds

to perform a forced shutdown. NOTE Any unsaved data will be lost when using this shutdown method.

f. Power on, boot to Windows, and restart the RF applications, if this does not resolve the problem image

corruption is likely. Re-image the GoBook MR-1 and try again.

4. RF Communications

button).

Ctrl+Alt+Del

key and click on the

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a. If coverage is historically good at this location, check the signal strength. Reposition the computer

slightly to increase signal strength. Wait approximately five (5) minutes. Determine if there is RF activity. Applications provided with RF devices generally provide diagnostic capability.

b. If not resolved, exit all applications, restart the applications, and try RF communications again.

c. If not resolved, connect external power and perform a restart.

d. Restart applications and try RF communications again.

5. Additional Information is Available

a. The "GoBook MR-1 Quick Start Guide" included with the original shipment packaging.

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b. The GoBook MR-1 factory installed Windows image includes a resident

link on the desktop; alternately Help can be accessed via the following path:

Mobile Computer Tools

c. Please contact your Support Representative for any additional questions.

Help and Support

Start, All Programs,

file with a

Getting Familiar with Your Computer

The GoBook MR-1 computer is a rugged, weather-sealed notebook computer system designed for the demanding environment of the mobile worker. It is a superior work tool for collecting, managing, and communicating information in the field.

This section describes the external and internal features of your GoBook MR-1 computer.

Tour of Your Computer

This section shows all views of your computer with a summary of key features.

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Front View

Hover the mouse over each number on the picture to see a description

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# Feature Description 1 Display 5.6” WSVGA display (1024 x 600) 2 Internal

Microphone

3 Touchpad Use for navigation 4 Micro

Joystick

5 Del Delete Key 6 Ctrl+Alt+Del Special Key used instead of standard

7 Keyboard Standard keyboard 8 Special Keys A number of keys designed for control of zoom function, audio,

Integrated, weatherized microphone can be used with various software applications that require audio input

A thumb-operated joystick for cursor control. Use for navigation like the touchpad or external mouse.

Ctrl+Alt+Del

activating the Task Manager.

display and keyboard brightness, and customer application launch.

sequence for

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9 Unit Status

LEDs

10 Speaker Integrated speaker for audio output 11 Power

On/Off

12 Direction Pad Use like arrow keys on conventional keyboard. 13 Mouse

Buttons

14 Photo Sensor The photo sensor is used to adjust the LCD and keyboard backlight

15 Radio and

Wireless

Status LEDs

Right Side View

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LEDs below keyboard: Unit on, AC power present, Battery Charging, HDD activity

Press to power on or start shutdown. Press and hold for power off.

Use like left and right mouse buttons

brightness in response to changing lighting conditions Radio and Wireless LED Status Indicators: 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth,

GPS, Wireless WAN

# Feature Description

Bottom View

2.5 mm Audio in/out Jack for 2.5mm headset

: The Office Dock allows for separate audio input/output jacks.

Note

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# Feature Description 1 Battery

release latches

Back Edge View

Hover the mouse over each number on the picture to see a description

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Press in on the latches (1) with your thumbs and slide the battery in the direction of the arrows to remove it from the back of the computer and access the hard drive or (optional) Expansion Module area.

# Feature Description

1 Power Connector For use with various optional docks and adapters such as the

office or vehicle docks.

2 USB 2.0 port

3 Cooling Fan

Outlet

4 Multi I/O Docking

Connector

5 DC-In Port Connect the included AC power cord here and to a 120 volt

Connect additional devices to your GoBook MR-1, including flash memory drives, external hard drives, external optical drives, additional input devices (such as an external keyboard or mouse), digital cameras, digital music players, or any other USB device.

Air outlet for fan.

Make sure your fingers do not wrap around the back

NOTE

of the unit and cover the fan outlet (3) as the unit may overheat.

The optional office and vehicle docks add additional connectivity to the GoBook MR-1.

wall socket to provide power to the device. The battery automatically recharges whenever the AC power cord is plugged into this port and into a live wall socket.

6 Dock Insert Tab

Slots

Keyboard Basics

The GoBook MR-1 features:

Tab Slots help hold the office dock in position.

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Left and Right Mouse buttons

Touchpad

Micro Joystick

Direction pad (D-Pad)

Dedicated Ctrl+Alt+Del key

Thumb operated, back-lighted, 70-key keyboard

Twelve function keys

2 Application launch buttons (programmable buttons)

Zoom key

Audio controls

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Special keys for display brightness and keyboard back-lighting

Radio ON/OFF Hot Key

Back-lit keyboard key

Primary Keys

+ (option)

Key Description

Alt

The

(alternate) key is used with other keys to perform special tasks. On some

Alt

operating systems pressing The

Backspace

Ctrl Enter

the cursor one position to the left. The character to the left of the cursor is erased. The The

(control) key works with other keys to perform a variety of functions.

Ctrl Enter

your way of telling the computer to process the information that you have entered.

Esc Shift

The The

(escape) key allows you to exit a pop-up window or message box.

Esc

key changes the keys A through Z to the UPPER CASE position. When

Shift

you press an alphabetic key, the character appears as a capital letter. When you

Ctrl+Alt+Del

twice soft reboots the computer .

key, sometimes represented on the keyboard as a left arrow, moves

key signals the computer that you have completed your entry. This is

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press

Shift

example, pressing

Pressing the Fn+ Pressing the Fn+ case mode, pressing the still have to use the the keyboard. For example, press

Caps Lock

The

Caps Lock

SPACEBAR

Tab

Some special Fn (function) keys have been established to perform important tasks when pressed and held 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.

Use the right.

The your operating system or application program. Press the field or text box to another.

SPACEBAR

key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field. Tab stops are defined by

Tab

The Navigation Section

with other keys, the characters on the upper part of the keys appear. For

Shift+7

Shift Shift

Shift

key is activated.

LED lights when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode.

displays an ampersand (&).

key locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position. key again returns the letters to lower case. While in the upper

key results in lowercase characters when entered. You

Shift

key to display characters located on the upper portion of

Shift+8

to enter a space and move the cursor one character to the

to type an asterisk (*), even when the

key to move from one

Tab

The top portion of the keyboard has a number of navigation, special keys and items to aid you in moving the cursor and selecting items on the screen

# Control Description 1 & 2 Right and Left

Mouse Buttons

3 Power Button Use this button to place the computer in standby mode or turn it off/on. 4 Touchpad The Touchpad is used as you would use the touchpad on any notebook

5 Micro Joystick A thumb-operated joystick for cursor control. 6 Direction Pad The Direction pad provides the same functions as the left, right, up and down

Use these buttons as you would use the left and right buttons on a desktop mouse.

computer.

arrows on a standard keyboard. Use the

which allows you to end monitor and terminate Applications and Processes that may be unstable.

This key deletes selected words or items. Pressing Fn+Insert inserts words or items.

Ctrl+Alt+Del

button to open the "Windows Task Manager" utility,

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Mouse Buttons

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The left most buttons on the Navigation section are the

left (1) and right (2) mouse buttons

. Use these buttons

with the Touchpad, or Micro Joystick as you would use the left and right buttons on a desktop mouse.

Power Button

Use the power button (3) to place the computer in standby mode or turn it off/on.

Press once to turn start the computer

Press once to place the computer in standby mode

Press and hold 5 seconds to shut the computer off

Touchpad

The Touchpad (4) is used as you would use the touchpad on any notebook computer.

Micro Joystick

The Micro Joystick (5) is a thumb-operated joystick for cursor control. Use for navigation like the Touchpad or an external mouse. Place your right thumb on the Micro Joystick and move it in the direction you want the cursor to go.

Direction Pad

The Direction pad (6) provides the same functions as the left, right, up and down arrows on a standard keyboard. The arrows on the direction pad are defined by the software application, but generally:

The

UP ARROW

DOWN ARROW

RIGHT ARROW

LEFT ARROW

The Fn+

UP ARROW

DOWN ARROW

RIGHT ARROW

LEFT ARROW

key moves the cursor up one line.

key moves the cursor down one line.

key moves the cursor to the right one character.

key moves the cursor to the left one character.

key moves the cursor up one page.

key moves the cursor down one page.

key moves the cursor to the home position.

key moves the cursor to the end of line position.

Ctrl+Alt+Del Button

Use the

Ctrl+Alt+Del

and terminate Applications and Processes that may be unstable. Refer to the MS Windows Help for more on the "Windows Task Manager."

button (7) to open the "Windows Task Manager" utility, which allows you to end monitor

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Delete Key

The Delete (Del) key (8) deletes selected words or items. Pressing Fn+Del inserts words or items.

Touchpad

The built-in capacitive touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your thumb over the touchpad. Your computer has a capacitive touchpad. The buttons located on the upper left of the keyboard have the same function as a two-buttoned mouse. Pressing these buttons makes selections, drags objects, or performs a variety of other functions depending on the software.

To Use the Touchpad

1. Hold the GoBook MR-1 in both hands with your thumbs on the keyboard. The touchpad (1) is easily accessible by moving right thumb over the touchpad.

2. Gently move your thumb across the touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move.

. You can scroll using the touchpad by sliding your finger up and down on the right edge of the pad or left to right

on the bottom edge of the pad.

Adjust the touchpad settings by selecting change the orientation from right-handed to left-handed, and fine-tune the pointer movement and timing of clicks.

To Select Objects

1. Use the touchpad to position the cursor over the object you want to select.

2. Tap the touchpad once or press the left mouse button .

To Drag

Settings, Control Panel, Mouse, Buttons

. These settings allow you to

1. Place the pointer over the desired object

2. Press and hold the left mouse 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 pointer to the desired location.

4. Release the button or lift your finger to finish dragging.

Touchpad Precautions

The touchpad is a sensitive device. If not properly cared for, it can be easily damaged. Please take note of the

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following precautions:

Avoid contact with dirt, liquids or grease

Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or the touchpad buttons

Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad and keep the touchpad dry and clean

The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. It responds best to light touches. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness

Function Keys and Key Combinations

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When using function keys, press and hold one of the

Function

Function Description

Key

+2 to

9, -, =

+Bksp

+Esc

Help opens the Microsoft Help and Support Center Function

Used to select functions within software applications

keys Break Use Print

Screen

+Bksp

Press

to print the current screen. Press

current active window Pause Pause an application. Press Audio

Increases the audio volume Volume Up

Audio Volume

Decreases the audio volume

Down

Radio

Turn all wireless functions on/off (option with any radios) on/off

+Shift

Caps Lock Press

Press

+Shift to

+Shift

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

keys before pressing the other key in the key combination.

as you would use the Break key on any PC

again to continue.

+Esc

+P+Alt

to print the

lock keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position.

again to return the letters to lower case. While in the

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The Caps Lock LED lights when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode

+Del

Insert Inserts text in documents and applications.

Special Keys

The keyboard has several keys that perform special functions, providing ease of use with the GoBook MR-1's compact keyboard.

# Key Icon Description 1 Windows Logo Key

Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples:

TAB

+ E (Opens My Computer in Windows

Explorer)

+ M (Minimizes all Windows)

SHIFT

+ + M (Restores Minimized Windows)

+ R (Displays Run dialog box)

(Activates next Taskbar button)

Refer to Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Help and Support for a complete list of Windows key combinations.

2 Zoom Key See Zoom Key section

3 Audio on/off Turns the audio speaker off/on

4 Display Brightness Up Increases of the brightness of the display screen

5 Display Brightness Decreases of the brightness of the display screen

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Down

6 Display/Monitor Switch Switches between the GoBook MR-1 LCD display

and an external monitor. (An external monitor may be added using the Office Dock

7 C1 & C2

Automatically opens a pre-defined application. (see

Application Launch Buttons)

8 Window Focus Moves foreground window back and places focus on

next active window

9 Keyboard Backlight

on/off

Turns the keyboard backlight off and on

Radio ON/OFF Hot Key (option)

CAUTION

(including GPS) in your computer, the Radio ON/OFF Hot Key, is used 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 Hot Key (the blue function icon above the R key) toggles the power on and off to all radio devices (including GPS, Bluetooth, WLAN, and WWAN radios).

To Turn all Radios on or off

1. Press Fn+ to power off all radio devices (airplane mode).

2. Press Fn+ again to turn radio power on.

FAA regulations require that all transmit/receive devices be turned off during flight. If you have radios

Application Launch Buttons

Pressing either of them, once they are programmed starts the application of your choice. The application launch buttons are marked C1 and C2 on the keyboard.

To program the Application Launch Buttons

1. Select

2. Select the C1 or C2 tab on the GD-Itronix OSD Configuration screen.

3. Use the dro

Start, All Programs, Mobile Computer Tools, Configure On-Screen Display,

-down menu to select an application to associate with the Launch Button

C1, and C2 Settings

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4. Click Test to test if the application will run.

5. Click OK to accept the application.

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OTE If the application you want to run is not in the drop-down menu: click the

button next to the Current

Add

Selection field to display the "CustomExePrompt" screen.

Click the

Find the application you wish to call with the Application Launch Button and select it.

Click the

Enter a name for the application you selected.

Press OK

Browse

Open

button to display the Open file screen.

button.

What is Zoom?

Zoom is an application included on your GoBook MR-1 that enlarges items on the display for better viewing.

How to Use Zoom

Zoom is toggled on and off using the " keyboard.

Zoom

key " located on the row of Special Keys at the bottom of the

Display

The GoBook MR-1 features a 5.6” WSVGA display (1024 x 600).

NOTE

An optional outdoor viewable DynaVue

™ (patent-pending)

integrated touchscreen

is also available. You can start programs and input data on the touchscreen using one of the approved pens (styluses) that come with the touchscreen.

Adjusting Display Brightness

To Manually Adjust Display Brightness

Special keys increase or decrease the display brightness.

Press

to display increase brightness

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Press

to decrease display brightness

Automatic Dim Feature

To save battery power, your computer automatically dims the display when the computer is not attached to external

ower.

NOTE

See Managing Power for more information on power management features.

You may still manually adjust display brightness.

To Enable or Disable Automatic Dim

1. Restart the computer by selecting

2. Press

3. Select

4. Use the right arrow key to select the

5. Use the down arrow to select

6. Use the down arrow to select

7. Choose

8. Press

during boot up to open the Setup Utility.

Enter

Launch System Setup Menu

Enabled

to save this setting and exit BIOS Setup.

Esc

Disabled

Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart

Advanced

Auto Brightness Control

Auto DIMMING

and press

Enter

screen.

and press

Enter

Adjusting Display Resolution

To Adjust Display Resolution

1. Right click on the desktop.

2. Select

3. Use the suggested for the display or monitor.

NOTE

resolution modes may be used, as long as the monitor supports them.

Properties

Screen Resolution

Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of the display. Higher

and then select the

slide bar to adjust the resolution. Normally, you should use the resolution

Settings

tab. The dialog box indicates the monitor screen resolution.

Simultaneous or Extended Display

The computer's display and multimedia capabilities are great for viewing movies or giving presentations. However, because of the small size of the GoBook MR-1 display you may prefer to connect an external monitor. The optional Office Dock or Expansion Unit, allows this computer to support simultaneous LCD and external display output via the external monitor port located on the Office Dock. 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.

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Once the external display device is attached (using the optional Office Dock or Expansion Unit), simply press the

Display/Monitor Switch on the keyboard.

FEATURE:

When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop. This allows you to open and view one

rogram on the external monitor while viewing a different program on your notebook's display. To set this up:

1. Right click on the desktop.

2. Select

Properties

3. Select the

Settings

to open the

tab.

Display Properties

Dialogue box.

4. Click on the "2" in the Monitors section.

5. Check "

6. Select

Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor

Apply

and OK to save and exit.

7. Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the external monitor.

Lid Switch

Your computer has a lid switch that can automatically turn off the computer display when you close it and resume when you open the display.

To Close the Display

To close the display lid, fold it down gently.

To Change the power management settings for the lid switch

1. On the System Tray area of the Taskbar, right-click the

2. From the menu, select

3. Select the

Advanced

button.

Adjust Power Properties

Power Saver

4. Select what you want to happen when you close the display lid:

{

Do Nothing

{

Stand By (default)

{

Hibernate

5. Check the

Wakeup box

if you want the computer to resume when you open the display lid.

icon ( or ).

LED Status Indicators

The activity indicators, located above the keyboard and in the display hinge, light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with an icon.

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Radio and Wireless Status LEDs

Display Hinge LEDs - visible at the bottom of the display indicate active installed radios: 802.11ABG, Bluetooth, GPS, Wireless WAN.

# Icon Function LED Description

One or more installed radios are ON

All installed radios are OFF

Bluetooth is ON

802.11 ABG Lit

Bluetooth

GPS Lit GPS ON

Wireless WAN Lit WAN ON

LED off

Lit

LED off Bluetooth is off

LED off GPS is off

LED off WAN Off

Unit Status LEDs

LEDs below keyboard: Unit on, AC power present, Battery Charging, HDD activity

# Icon Function LED Description

Power Lit Power is ON

External Power Lit

Battery

Flashing Suspend to RAM

External power is connected to the unit

Lit

Flashing Low Battery (below 7% charge)

Quick Flash

LED off When battery is not charging (include

Battery charging (when external power is connected)

Indicates a problem with the battery such as: over discharged, or EC is using pre-charge

battery full, battery discharge, and no battery etc)

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Disk Status (HW)

Lit The hard disk drive is being accessed

Caps Lock LED on Keyboard

Icon Function LED Description 1

Caps Lock Lit The keyboard is in Caps Lock

mode

Audio

Your computer includes a single speaker audio output and an integrated microphone. The speakers are located above the display. The microphone is on the front of the computer to the left.

You can also attach external audio devices via the audio headset jack on the right side of the computer.

. Audio In/Out

A. 2.5mm microphone/stereo headphone port (1)

a. Tip, pole 1 Microphone b. pole 2, headphone Right channel c. pole 3, headphone Left channel d. Sleeve, pole 4, headphone and Microphone Ground

B. Compatible with off-the-shelf MP3-

style Cell-phone head set such as Sony, Jabra, and Body Glove.

To Adjust the Volume

To decrease volume, press

To increase volume, press

To mute the volume, press

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.

Computer Security

Your computer includes several different security features to help prevent theft and protect data. These include multiple levels of password protection, an optional fingerprint scanner, stealth mode and (Optional) Trusted

Platform Module (TPM).

BIOS Level Passwords

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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.

Fingerprint Scanner (Optional)

The optional swipe style fingerprint scanner can be used for all standard security uses. The optional fingerprint scanner

rovides a greater level of security and convenience for your GoBook MR-1 and your private data. Use the fingerprint scanner instead of passwords for the following:

computer login

opening password protected applications

to provide encryption security for individual files

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.

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

assword. Refer to the fingerprint scanner software documentation for setup information.

Stealth Mode

Your computer has a stealth mode feature for users who may need to use it where light, sound or radio transmissions could be dangerous or disruptive, such as a military or public safety user. Enabling stealth mode allows you to disable sound, and lights (such as system beeps, the fan, and the display backlight) and wireless radio features. Refer to the BIOS Setup Utility

section for information about how to configure the stealth mode feature.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

TPM is only available if you have the optional Expansion Module installed. Enable or disable TPM in the System

BIOS. TPM provides a platform root of trust which uniquely identifies a particular platform and provides various

to capabilities including hardware-protected storage.

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Ports and Connectors

# Ports and Connectors Connection Location 1 Power Bus For use with the office or vehicle dock Back Side 2 USB 2.0 Port USB Peripherals such as a mouse, printer or optical disk

drive 3 Cooling Fan Outlet None Back Side 4 Multi I/O Docking

Connector 5 DC-in AC Adapter (power) Back Side 6 Dock Insert Tab Slots Tab Slots help hold the office dock in position. Back Side * Audio In/out 2.5 mm Audio in/out Right Side

Compatible with the office or vehicle docks Back Side

Back Side

* Audio Jack is on the right side

of the unit.

Making Connections

Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports, and connectors, offering advanced communications technology. 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.

You may purchase an optional Expansion Module which adds a USB 2.0 port, 9-pin Serial port and an optional 80GB Hard-drive to replace the standard 40GB drive.

The GoBook MR-1 also has docking solutions such as Vehicle Docks and the Office Dock. These docks provide drop-in convenience, port expansion, and automatic battery recharging, enabling you to leverage your computer's features without having to attach and reattach cables and connectors when you move your computer from office to vehicle.

Attaching Power

Your GoBook MR-1 can be powered by battery, by attaching an AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter to the DC power

ort, or by connecting the computer to a powered Vehicle Dock, or Office Dock (using your existing AC Adapter).

This

e explains how to attach power to the DC power port.

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NOTE

CAUTION

Adapter only

1. If the computer has a dust cover over the back edge

2. Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC

2. Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on

When external power is properly applied, the External Power LED lights.

This notebook computer is designed to be used with the provided dedicated AC Adapter or Vehicle

To Attach AC Power:

connections, pull it back and rotate it to the side.

adapter.

the back of your computer.

NOTE

computer until it “clicks.”

Push the DC jack firmly into the

2. Connect the AC adapter power cord to a properly grounded AC outlet.

NOTE

protector.

Using the (optional) Office Dock

1. Insert the Office Dock into the back of the

2. Insert the power suppy cord into the DC-in jack on

3. The power LED illuminates to indicate that current

It is recommended you use a quality surge

computer.

the right side of the dock.

is reaching the computer. When you connect the Office Dock it automatically begins charging the computer’s battery. At ambient temperature, (room temperature of about 70ºF), 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.

Using the (optional) Vehicle Adapter

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.

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CAUTION

convenient, temporary 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 vehicle 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 (68ºF), 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

it may take longer to charge the battery.

CAUTION

possible damage to the battery, the GoBook MR-1 notebook does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high (> 50°C or > 122°F).

The vehicle adapter is not intended to be used continuously. It is intended to provide a

As the battery temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range (-20°C/ 14°F to 60°C/140°F),

Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods. To prevent

Attaching USB Devices

Your computer comes with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 port on the back 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.

# Feature Description 1 USB 2.0 Port Connect additional devices to your GoBook MR-1, including flash memory drives,

external hard drives, external optical drives, additional input devices (such as an external keyboard or mouse), digital cameras, digital music players, or any other USB device.

NOTE

: The office dock

provides two USB 2.0 ports.

Attaching Audio Devices

Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio port accessible from the right side of the computer. You can plug an external micro

hone (or an audio line-in device) into the line-in jack.

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1 2.5mm Audio In/Out

Jack

NOTE

Separate Audio Input and Output jacks are available with the Office Dock.

Connect a stereo headset or microphone to this jack to listen to multimedia

Wireless Communications

Your GoBook MR-1 supports up to three integrated radios and a GPS for superior wireless communication (One radio per category listed below).

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)

Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) with CRMA Express

Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN) Bluetooth

Global Positioning System (GPS)

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, press

CAUTION

FAA regulations require that all transmit/receive devices be turned off during flight. If you have radios

to power off all radio devices (airplane mode).

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.

WLAN radio option

Your computer may include an integrated Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) capability. See the radio help file on

our desktop for more information.

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CRMA Express WWAN (option)

GPS Antenna

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WWAN Antenna

If you ordered the CRMA Express module option with your computer, your computer may support one or more of these Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) radios:

•

1xEV-DO/1xRTT

•

HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE

CRMA Express is upgradeable, and when WWAN radio technology changes, you can change with it. These radios are ideal for the mobile worker. The fast speeds from EV-DO/1xRTT/ and HDSPA/UMTS/EDGE facilitate

reater productivity with fast email retrieval and fast and

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secure access to your information and applications. Refer to the installation instructions included with your CRMA Express module(s). After installation, refer to radio help, found on your desktop, for information about setting up and using your radio(s).

About 1xEV-DO/1xRTT Network

1xEV-DO

Evolution Data Only or Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) is a 3G wireless technology with average user download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps with peak rates up to 2.0 Mbps in release 0. Release A's peak rates may reach up to 3.1 Mbps.

1XRTT - 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 of up to 144 Kbps with typical speeds in the 50-70 Kbps. 1xRTT is also referred to as CDMA2000.

About HSDPA/UMTS/EDGE Network

HSDPA/UMTS

High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) / Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) are 3G wireless technologies. HSDPA averages 400-700 Kbps with peak rates up to 10 Mbps in future releases. UMTS has an average user download speed of 384 Kbps with peak rates up to 2.0 Mbps.

EDGE

Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) is a pre-3G wireless technology based on the GSM platform. It has the capability to provide ISDN-like speeds of up to 144 Kbps with

ical speeds in the 50-70 Kbps.

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Bluetooth® (option)

About Bluetooth

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. Your GoBook MR-1 is a Class II Bluetooth device with a range of about ten meters. 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.

GPS (option)

About GPS

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. If your unit is equipped with GPS, there will be an extension on the display lid like the one

elow.

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Improving Radio Coverage

Wireless connectivity between your computer and wireless network access points is essential. Maintaining this wireless connectivity over a wide area is fundamental to the usefulness of the network. This makes the scope and reliability of radio coverage a primary concern. Therefore, one of the most important features of the wireless network is the degree of radio coverage provided. Coverage can be influenced by terrain, buildings or even a crowded room. Here are some tips to help you improve radio coverage, depending on your location.

In any Location

1. Performance can vary significantly at different times of the day.

2. Weather can affect performance.

On the Street

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1. Try all sides of a building to see which side provides the strongest radio signal.

2. Move from under trees. Pine needles absorb radio signals more than leaves.

3. Move away from overhead electrical wires.

4. Radio signals reflect off other buildings. Even in the signal shadow, the signal could be reflected back by another building.

5. Try not to hold the unit. If possible, place it in vehicle, on a cabinet or desk.

6. If holding the unit, turn the unit in 90-degree increments to avoid shielding it with your body.

7. The signal is 1-2 feet across; therefore, moving several feet in any direction may give different results.

Inside a Building

1. Move toward windows.

2. Signals do not penetrate ground; therefore, there will probably be no signal in basements.

3. Reflective coatings on windows reflect radio signals. Try the side of the building that is least likely to have coated windows.

4. Closed metal blinds can reflect radio signals.

5. Dropped ceilings sometimes hide an accumulation of electrical cable.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

1. 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.

2. Look for significant sources of electromagnetic radiation. Problems may emanate from a source between your location and the radio base station.

Antennas

The GoBook MR-1 has several embedded antenna options to support wireless communications. They require no user action.

CAUTION

attachments may void your warranty and could impair call quality, damage the radio, or result in violation of FCC regulations.

Use only the supplied or an approved antenna(s). Use of unauthorized antennas, modifications, or

The GoBook MR-1 may contain the radio transmitters listed below. The following statements are relevant when using these radios:

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 is applicable. Only the antenna with which an intentional radiator is authorized may be used with the intentional radiator.

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. This device contains a WLAN radio transmitter and a WAN radio transmitter. To comply

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with FCC RF exposure requirements when using the WAN radio transmitter, a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the external dipole 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 radio and WLAN transmitter should be turned off before carrying the notebook 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 refer to the manufacturer documentation to setup and use your radio(s).

Operating with Battery Power

The computer operates on AC or battery power. This section contains the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery power. It also includes information on how your computer manages and saves power. Effective use of power management options can greatly conserve and extend your battery life. 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.

Be sure to read the Battery Safety and Precautions

section.

Frequently Asked Battery Questions

Does it harm the

Li-Polymer or

What constitutes a charge cycle?

Where can general battery charge state information be obtained?

What effect will temperature have on battery life and performance?

Li-Ion battery pack to frequently “top off” the batteries?

The Battery

The battery has the following characteristics:

Employs current battery technology standards

The computer uses "smart" Li-Polymer (standard -- 29WHr) or Li-Ion (extended -- 50WHr) batteries to consistently provide the long battery life best suited for mobile users

A temperature sensor and memory device that stores information about the battery, such as how much charge is left and how many times it has been recharged

Battery-low warning

When the battery charge level becomes low, the battery alarm beeps or displays a warning on your screen. This tells you that the battery power is critically low (and you should save your work). You can correct this situation by recharging the battery.

Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. The battery will come in handy when you travel or do not have access to AC power. It is advisable to have an extra fully-charged battery available as backup.

Using a battery for the first time

Before using a battery for the first time:

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1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then to a power source.

2. Calibrate the battery to set the gas gauge to accurately reflect battery capacity. You only need to do this once with a new battery or with a battery that's been stored without being used for a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two weeks, we recommend 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.

Temperature Approximate Available

Capacity

0°C (32°F) 80%

20°C (68°F) 100%

45°C (113°

100%

NOTE

battery temperature is normalized to around 20°C (68°F).

While the battery may not provide 100% capacity at temperature extremes, its capacity is restored when the

Battery Charging

When you use the AC adapter to connect your GoBook MR-1 to a power outlet, the internal battery begins to recharge automatically. While the battery is charging, the Battery Power Indicator is lit. When the battery is fully charged, it turns off.

If your computer is turned off or suspended to RAM, a fully discharged battery takes about 4 hours to recharge. If your computer is turned on and is not in suspend mode, it may take four to six (4-6) hours to recharge the battery. Refer to the following table:

NOTE

depending on usage patterns.

A fully charged Li-Polymer battery can power the GoBook MR-1 for approximately four to five (4-5) hours,

System On 4-6 hours 4-5 hours

System Off (suspend to RAM) 2.5 hours —

Charging Discharging

Power Saving Modes

Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Saver utility.

Suspend Mode

There are several possible settings for suspend mode. You may Suspend to RAM (stand-by), Suspend to Disk (Hibernate), or disable suspend altogether, which is not recommended.

Suspend to RAM (Stand-By)

In a sus

end to RAM, the contents of your computer’s memory are held intact, while most of the components in

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your computer either turn off completely, or reduce power consumption to a minimum. In a Suspend to RAM, your computer remains active but with the minimum possible power consumption. Return the computer to full power by

ressing any key. A fully-charged battery can maintain a Suspend to RAM for many hours.

Suspend to Disk (Hibernate)

Suspend to Disk (Hibernate) is similar to turning off the computer, except that the current state of the computer is copied to the hard disk as a special file. When the computer returns from suspend mode, the desktop appears with the same files and programs open as when the computer was suspended. Suspend to Disk (Hibernate) is very useful when you do not want to take the time to shut down all open programs one by one to shut off the computer, only to have to open the same programs and files the next time you use the computer. This mode is also called hibernation mode.

Initiating Suspend Mode

There are three ways to initiate suspend mode. The settings can be adjusted in the Power Saver utility:

The computer may automatically enter suspend mode when not used for a set period of time

Selecting the Standby button in the Shut Down Windows dialog box

Pressing the power button will cause the computer to hibernate by default

Power Button Settings

The function of the However, holding the

Power Button

any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information.

can be set to Shut down, Stand by or Hibernate in the Power Saver utility.

down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under

When to Replace the Battery

Over time, the battery’s capacity gradually decreases. We recommend that you replace your battery if it no longer

rovides 70% of its original rated capacity.

WARNING

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.

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:

1. 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.

2. If the temperature continues to rise, Processor activity is reduced. You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens.

3. To prevent damage, if the computer gets too hot, the processor stops and the computer shuts down.

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Monitoring Battery Power

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To see how much power the battery has left, move the cursor to the

Power Saver

icon ( or ) in the System

Tray area of the Taskbar. The status will show as a pop-up when you mouse-over the icon.

Low Battery Alarms

How your computer responds to a low battery condition can be set by going to

Power Options, Alarms

Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled: the

Low Battery Alarm

Use the slide bar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated. Select the whether the alarm sounds, displays a message, or both.

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 following:

Connect the AC power adapter

Save your work and then select

Turn off the computer and replace the discharged battery with a charged battery (See Battery Charging).

Shut Down

from the

Start menu

Start, Settings, Control Panel,

, and the

Action

Critical Battery Alarm

button to choose

NOTE

Do not restart the computer until you have connected to an AC adapter or replaced the discharged battery

with a charged battery.

Battery Calibration

Over time, as the battery is repeatedly drained and recharged, battery runtime may decrease. Occasionally, the battery should be recalibrated 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 up to 17 hours, depending on how much power the battery already contains.

GoBook MR-1 batteries contain an intelligent gas gauge. This gas gauge is calculated by using the amount of power going into or coming out of the battery and the capacity or size of the battery. As with all rechargeable batteries the capacity of the battery decreases over time and with usage. Without routine calibration, this declining capacity will create errors in the gas gauge. Calibration sets the battery capacity to the actual physical capacity of the battery. This ensures the gas gauge is as accurate as possible. An accurate gas gauge will allow the GoBook MR-1 to warn the user of a low battery before data is lost during a low battery critical shutdown. Calibrating also allows for the detection of batteries that have reached the end of their useful life. Battery calibration should be performed once every 3 to 4 months.

It is recommended you calibrate your battery:

{

the first time you use it

{

after it has been in storage

{

if the gas gauge has become inaccurate.

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Windows Battery Calibration

To run the Battery Calibration program

a. Plug in the AC adapter.

b. Start the computer and boot to Windows.

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Go to Start, All Programs, Mobile Computer Tools.

d. Select the

e. The GoBook MR-1 may be used for any tasks but must remain connected to external (AC) power

until the calibration cycle has completed.

f. Full calibration may take up to 17 hours.

After starting calibration, the Battery Calibration application requires no further input from the user. The calibration consists of four steps:

1. Partial Discharge - the battery is drained to a level below 85%.

2. Charge - the battery is fully charged to 100%.

3. Discharge and calibrate: First, the battery is discharged all the way down to zero. Now the battery is 'calibrated' but not charged. You may stop the process after this point and let the battery charge outside of the Battery Calibration application.

4. Charge - if the Battery Calibration continues running, the battery will fully charged to 100%.

Primary

battery and click

to begin the Calibration process.

Start

NOTE

CAUTION

terminate immediately.

The unit will not go into suspend mode while Battery Calibration is running.

Do not disconnect AC power while Battery Calibration is running.

Do not remove the battery while Battery Calibration is running. Doing so will cause the application to

Power Saver

Your computer includes a utility, capabilities. It is recommended that you use Power Saver rather than the Power Management utility located under the Control Panel. Power Saver provides additional ways of saving battery power.

When on external power, Power Saver provides two profiles: another two profiles:

rofiles by pressing

There is also an option to keep the computer awake, while at the same time, saving battery power.

To Set the Power Saver Mode

Max Life

Ctrl+Space

Power Saver

and

Normal

, to build upon the operating system's power management

Docked

. You can easily toggle between the Max Life and Normal battery

and

Normal

Power Saver

. When on battery, it provides

Icons

1. On the System Tray area of the Taskbar, right-click the

Power Saver

icon (see

Icon Description Icon Description

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table).

2. Select the desired power profile.

To Configure Power Saver Settings

1. On the System Tray area of the Taskbar, right-click the

2. From the menu, select

Settings

3. Change settings as desired.

To Turn Devices On or Off to Save Power

1. On the System Tray area of the taskbar, right click the Power Saver icon.

2. Check the devices you want to enable (power on). Uncheck the devices you want to disable (power off).

Power Saver

icon.

Configure Power

The computer is on battery power and set to use the Max Life battery profile.

The computer is on battery power and set to use the Normal battery profile.

The computer is on battery power and set to Stay Awake. This setting overrides any settings that cause the computer to inactivity suspend, hibernate or turn off the display. It may shorten your battery life and should only be used temporarily.

The computer is on external power and set to use the Docked plugged in profile.

The computer is on external power and set to use the Normal plugged in profile.

The computer is on external power and set to Stay Awake. This setting overrides settings that cause the computer to inactivity suspend, hibernate or turn off the display.

Low-Power States

Your computer can enter three different low-power states to conserve power: These states can be entered manually, or after a period of inactivity. You can configure the define how and when each of these occur.

Standby

Most devices in the system are powered off, but the contents of system memory are retained. Standby 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.

Hibernate

Hibernate, or Suspend to Disk, is similar to Standby, except that the current state of the computer is copied to the hard disk in a special file. After this occurs, 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.

Power Off

All applications are closed and the system is shutdown.

Standby, Hibernate

Power Saver

and

Power Off

utility to

To Enter Low-Power States

There are various ways to initiate these low-power states.

• From the low-power states.

• From the ower states.

Power Saver

Start Menu

utility, you can configure the Power Button, and Lid Switch to initiate any of the above

, select

Shut Down

to display a dialog that allows you to manually enter any of these low-

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• The

Power Saver

utility allows you to specify a period of inactivity before the computer enters standby or

hibernate mode.

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

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, which can shorten battery charge life and potentially damage the battery.

How your battery behaves in warm conditions

To prevent possible damage to the battery, 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 Power Indicator may indicate that the computer has stopped charging your battery; however, your battery may not be fully charged.

If possible, turn off or suspend your computer while the battery is charging in a warm environment to avoid over-heating

In warmer temperatures, your battery may take much longer to fully charge.

How your battery behaves in cold conditions

When using a battery in cold conditions, the battery capacity may drain significantly faster

To prevent possible damage to the battery, 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 Power Indicator may indicate that 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

Manually turn off or suspend your computer whenever you are not using it

Reduce the screen brightness. Decrease brightness by pushing . Increase it by pushing

Enable the display's automatic dimming feature

Use the AC adapter or vehicle adapter whenever possible

Connect to a charging source and fully charge at the end of day. This ensures the gas gauge is accurate and

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provides a charged battery for the next day

Avoid allowing the Li-Polymer or Li-Ion battery pack to completely discharge

Use the Power Saver utility to help save power

When running on battery power, make sure your system suspends automatically after a few minutes of inactivity. Radios, custom applications, or modified system settings may affect this

Uunplug peripherals when you are not using them. They may draw power from the system even when not in use

Avoid operating audio and video applications when using battery power. Operating video, or audio equipment increases the computer’s power requirements

Don't use screen savers as they draw excessive current, especially “3D” screen savers

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

If 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

Inform your organization's help desk. They may have an updated version of the application.

Tip 3. Calibrate your battery

Over time, the accuracy of the Windows battery gas gauge may be affected by repeated charging and discharging of the battery. Calibrating the battery every 3 or 4 months helps to keep the gas gauge accurate. For information on calibrating the battery, refer to Battery Calibration.

Tip 4. Get a good charge

Your computer will charge more quickly if it is turned off or suspended

In warmer or cooler temperatures, your battery can take much longer to fully charge

If 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

ossible that the Battery Charge LED will indicate that the charge has stopped; however, this does not

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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:

You will lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is operating or suspended. To prevent this, shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate (suspend-to-disk) mode before removing your battery

If 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 battery.

Tip 7. Storing batteries

Stored Li-Polymer or Li-Ion battery packs gradually deteriorate, particularly if they are not stored in ideal conditions, and their life expectancy decreases. When storing Li-Ion battery packs for extended periods, consider these recommendations:

When storing batteries for extended periods, it is recommended that you store them between 3°C to 7°C (38°F to 45°F) to retard 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-Polymer or Li-Ion 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-Polymer or Li-Ion batteries to discharge completely, as this may permanently damage them. Stored batteries should be recharged to 50% capacity every six months

Installing and removing the battery pack

CAUTION!

otherwise, turn off the computer.

Before removing the battery pack, make sure that you have an AC adapter connected to the computer;

To Install the Battery:

. Plug in AC power, or turn off the computer to avoid loosing data.

Turn over the computer so you are looking at the bottom.

. Align the four openings on the back of the battery with the four

hooks underside of the GoBook MR-1 unit and place the battery against the back of the unit

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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.

To Remove the Battery:

. Hold the computer in both hands and turn it over so you are

looking at the bottom with the battery latch at the back of the unit in your right hand.

. Place your thumbs on the battery latches on the either edge of

the battery and press in. Remove by pushing in the direction of the arrows.

. Lift the battery away from the unit.

Customizing Your BIOS Settings

This section explains how to use the BIOS Setup Utility to modify the BIOS settings. The Setup Utility displays and allows modification of the computer's components and allows you to configure devices that are connected to it. This information is used to test and initialize components during boot up and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating.

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized with a set of default values so you do not need to run this utility. In certain circumstances, the system may generate an error message that asks you to make changes to the BIOS settings using the Setup Utility. This happens if the system finds an error during the POST (Power On Self Test) that it carries out at start-up. Please first refer to Troubleshooting

If you are not sure how to configure the BIOS settings

we suggest that you select "Load Setup Defaults" on the

Exit Menu screen, then exit saving changes. This loads optimized default settings for normal use.

The most commonly used Setup functions are:

Setting the date and time

Setting a password

Boot order setup

if a problem arises.

Stealth mode setup

Using the Setup Utility

The Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings. When you turn your computer on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly. You can use the Setup Utility

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to change your computer’s start-up configuration. For example, you can change your system's security settings.

Starting the Setup Utility

You can only start the Setup Utility after the computer has been turned on or rebooted. To execute a controlled reboot, select text at the bottom of the screen: "Press

Start, Turn Off Computer, Restart

. Shortly after the computer restarts, you will see the following

for Setup Menu,

for Boot Menu."

Pressing

rovide options to "< Enter Setup >" and "<< RECOVERY Partition >>." "< Enter Setup >" will take you to the Main BIOS menu. "<< RECOVERY Partition >>" will take you to the "HDD Backup/Recovery Partition" utility (see your field representative for more on this utility).

Pressing

Place the mouse cursor over the menu item you want and click the

Enter

Menu Description Launch System

Setup Patent

Information System

Information Continue Booting Exits the Setup menu and allows the system to continue booting.

will take you directly to the Main BIOS Menu (see below).

will take you to a Boot Menu, displaying the current boot device (usually the internal hard drive) and

displays the following menu:

left mouse button

Select this option to start the BIOS Setup Utility

Select this option to display product patent information.

Select this option to display BIOS, System, Processor, Memory, Cache, ATA/atapi Device, diskette, and Port Information.

NOTE

been previously entered, you will be asked for a password.

The BIOS password settings affect this option. If a user or supervisor password has

Navigation

If you choose the "Launch System Setup," item, the following screen displays:

On this screen shot, you can hover the mouse over each numbered call-out and each menu bar item picture to see a description. Clickin

on the call-outs and menu items below will take you to a full description of that item.

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# Function Description 1 The Menu Bar The Setup Utility has six 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 Contains basic settings about your computer such as date, time, and other

general options

Advanced Allows you to view and configure your drives, and I/O (input/ output) ports,

and stealth mode settings

TPM State

(Not Shown)

Security Lets you set passwords for protecting your computer Boot Allows you to set the order in which the system boots up Exit Includes options to save or discard your changes, and to exit the BIOS Utility

2 The Item Specific

Help Window

3 Settings and

Information fields

4 Navigation Help

instructions

Allows you to set Trusted Platform Module (TPM) states for enhanced security with additional hardware.

NOTE

Module) with TPM is attached to the unit.

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.

This area is used to display current system and BIOS information, and allows changes to some field settings. See Viewing or Changing Field Settings

Displays the keys used to move through and change the Settings and Information fields on the left side of the menu.

This menu item only displays if hardware (such as the Expansion

below

Viewin

or Changing Field Settings

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The Navigation Help instructions (4) at the bottom of each menu displays the keys used to move through and change the Settings and Information fields (3) on the left side of the menu.

Press the right and left arrow keys on the direction pad to move to each menu item.

Press the up and down arrow keys on the direction pad to cycle through fields in each menu

Press

to exit any sub-menu

Esc

to make a selection or enter a sub-menu

Enter

NOTE

You can change the value of a field if it is enclosed in [brackets]. Navigation keys for a menu are shown at the bottom of the screen. Please refer to the help information that displays in the Field Help Window as you select a field.

CAUTION

function. For optimum settings, press F9 to load setup defaults; then press

Certain fields are highly technical. Do not make changes to a field if you do not understand its

to save the changes and exit the

F10

Setup Utility.

NOTE

Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer

to your dealer to reset it.

BIOS Default Settings

The BIOS configuration on your GoBook MR-1 comes pre-configured at the factory for the best settings. You may change these settings at any time, but be aware of what these changes do.

To restore the BIOS default settings:

1. Start the GoBook MR-1 and press displayed

or the left mouse button on the computer while the opening screen is

Enter

2. Select "

Launch System Setup

3. When the BIOS Main screen appears, use the Direction Pad to move to the

4. Use the direction pad to move down to "

5. Then move to "

Exit Saving Changes

" from the displayed menu

Load Setup Defaults

" to accept the default settings.

Exit

" and press enter

The Main Menu

This page displays the system time and date, IDE channel sub-menus and information about your computer from what kind of CPU and how much memor

the computer has, to Version numbers:

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Field Setting Function System Time HH:MM:SS Sets the system time in 24 hour

format. The value takes effect immediately

System Date MM/DD/YYYY Sets the system date. The date can

be set from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2099. The value takes effect immediately

IDE Channel 0 Master sub-

IDE Channel 0 Slave sub-

System Memory (none) Displays the current system memory Extended Memory (none) Displays the current extended

BIOS Version (none) Displays the current system BIOS

EC Version (none) Displays the EC version Mainboard Version (none) Displays the Mainboard Version

The master hard drive's manufacturer, drive type, and model are displayed. Pressing [Enter] displays additional drive and setting information.

If a slave hard drive is installed, its manufacturer, drive type, and model are displayed. Pressing [Enter] displays additional drive and setting information.

memory.

version

IDE Channel 0 Master Menu

When Enter is pressed while on the IDE Channel 0 Master or Slave menu, a screen similar to the following is displayed. This screen provides information on the drive format and allows the user to enable or disable various features.

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Field Setting Function Total Sectors: display

only

Maximum Capacity: display

only

Multi-Sector Transfers: display

only

LBA Mode Control: display

only

32 Bit I/O:

Transfer Mode: display

Ultra DMA Mode: display

Disabled

Enabled

only

Shows the total number of sectors on the hard drive.

Shows the drive capacity in Megabytes.

Setting is currently disabled

This setting enables or disables 32 bit IDE data transfers.

Setting is currently disabled

IDE Channel 0 Slave sub-menu.

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Field Setting Function Multi-Sector Transfers: display

LBA Mode Control: display

32 Bit I/O:

Transfer Mode: display

Ultra DMA Mode: display

The Advanced Menu

only

Disabled

Enabled

only

Setting is currently disabled

This setting enables or disables 32 bit IDE data transfers.

Setting is currently disabled

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Field Setting Function

Keyboard Features sub-menu Selects keyboard options such as

NumLock power on state, Light Sensor, Backlight, and left button.

Super IO Configuration sub-menu Configure I/O Devices (serial ports)

on the vehicle and office dock, and for the GPS radio.

2nd Super IO Configuration

(not shown on above screen)

sub-menu Configure I/O Devices (serial ports)

on the Expansion Module

(Only displayed if Expansion Module is installed)

Extended Configuration sub-menu Configure Wake, Suspend and Power

Options

Stealth Mode Configuration

sub-menu Configuring the stealth mode feature

enables you to turn off sound and light such as the fan, beeps, and the backlight. This allows you to use the computer in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive

Auto Brightness

sub-menu Sets auto brightness

Control Video (Intel IGD

Control)

sub-menu Setup for configuration of the Internal

Graphics Display Device.

ICH USB Control sub-menu Controls various ICH USB Devices.

High Definition Audio controller

Auto

Disabled

Controls detection of the High

Definition Audio Controller (HDA)

device.

Auto - HDA will be enabled if present

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System Cooling Mode Cool

Disabled - HDA will be unconditionally disabled

Set cooling mode:

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Normal

Max Performance

Keyboard Features

This screen sets start up configurations for the keyboard.

[Cool] – CPU is slowed down to

reduce heating.

[Normal] – CPU runs normally

[Max Performance] – CPU runs as

fast as necessary

NOTE

Max Performance will not allow the unit to over-heat. However, over-heating will limit performance and the fan will run.

Field Setting Function NumLock: Auto

Sets NumLock on/off/auto state at startups

Off

Ambient Light Sensor On Keyboard Enabled

Enables/Disables the Ambient Light Sensor which activattes the

Disabled

keyboard backlight in low lighting conditions.

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Threshold value:

Keyboard Backlight Time out 0-255 Sets the time in seconds until the

Left Button On Matrix Keyboard

-2047 Sets the threshold (in Lux.) at which

the keyboard backlight activates.

keyboard backlight turns off due to inactivity.

Enable

Disable

Enables/Disables the left mouse button on the GoBook MR-1 keyboard.

Super IO Device Configuration

This configuration option allows you to assign Serial Port settings for an Office or Vehicle doc (if you are using one) and to assign GPS port settings (if your unit has GPS capability)

Field Setting Function COM Port On POD

Configure: Base I/O address:

GPS Port Configure:

Base I/O address:

Enabled

Disabled

3F8

2F8 3E8 2E8

Enabled

Disabled

3F8

2F8 3E8 2E8

Turns the Office or Vehicle dock serial port on/off

Sets the base I/O address for the Office or Vehicle dock serial port.

Turns GPS serial port on/off

Sets the base I/O address for GPS port

2nd Super IO Configuration

This configuration option is only displayed if you have an Expansion Module on your unit. It allows you to activate

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Field Setting Function COM Port On Expansion

Module: Base I/O address: 3F8

Enabled

Disabled

2F8

3E8

2E8

Turns Expansion Module serial port on/off

Sets the base I/O address for the Expansion Module serial port.

Extended Configuration

This configuration option allows you to wake the system at certain times, or in response to incoming data.

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Field Setting Function Intel (R)

Virtualization Technology

Disabled Enabled

Intel(r) Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple "virtual" systems.

Resume On Modem Ring

Wake On Radio

Off

Disabled

When enabled, the system wakes up when an incoming call is detected by the modem.

When enabled, the system wakes up for network traffic.

Enabled

After Power Failure

Stay Off

Set the mode of operation if an AC/Power Loss occurs. The three modes are:

Last State

Stay off keeps the power off until the power button is

Power On

pressed. This setting turns off Resume on Modem Ring

Last state restores the previous power state before the power loss occurred.

Power On restores power, but reboots the system to the normal starting state.

When External Power is Applied

Stay Off

Selects if the power will stay off or turn on when the computer is plugged into an external power supply.

Power On

S3 Resume When LID Open

Disabled

Enabled

When enabled, the system wakes up when the Display is opened. When disabled, the system will not wake when the lid is opened.

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S3 is a sleep state where the RAM is kept powered up and the contents of the RAM are preserved. Allows for a fairly

On-board LAN Disabled

rapid resumption from sleep.

Disables/Enables the on-board LAN/Internal device

Enabled

Wake on Lan support

Disabled

Enabled

Enable -- System wakes from S3 state for in-bound LAN traffic.

Stealth Mode Configuration

Stealth mode is a feature that allows the computer to be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive. If stealth mode is disabled, the LEDs, fan, system beeps, audio, and display brightness operate normally.

NOTE

the LED o

An off setting indicates stealth mode is in effect for that option. For example, if stealth mode is enabled and

tion is set to "off", the LEDs will NOT illuminate to indicate activity.

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Field Setting Function Stealth Mode

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled -- all LEDs and sound devices will be turned off.

Disabled -- the computer functions normally and the options listed below are not accessible.

LED Off LEDs are disabled

LEDs function normally

Fan Off The fan is disabled. Heat management is controlled

solely through throttling. The fan functions normally

Audio and System beeps function as normal

Display brightness functions normally.

Audio & System Beep

Display Brightness

Off Audio and System beeps are muted

Off Display brightness is set to 0.

Radio Power Off All wireless devices are set to off.

The radio on/off button functions normally.

Keyboard Backlight Off The keyboard backlight set to off.

The keyboard backlight set to normal operation.

Auto Brightness Control Sub-Menu

Auto brightness mode enables or disables the photocell brightness control.

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Field Setting Function Auto Brightness Mode

Ambient Light Sensor Sensitivity

Positive/Negative

Offset Value

Auto Dimming

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

Disabled Positive

Negative

to 16

Enabled

Disabled

If Enabled, automatic dimming of the display will be ignored.

If Enabled, adjusts how the display brightness changes in response to ambient light changes detected by the photocell.

Sets the offset value to Positive (+) or Negative (-).

Sets the numeric portion of the offset value (16 to -1 or +1 to +16).

If enabled, the screen will dim when external power is removed and Auto Brightness Mode is disabled.

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Video (Intel IGD) Control Sub-Menu

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Field Setting Description Pre-Allocated

Memory Size

Total Graphics Memory

1MB

8MB 64MB

128MB

MaxDVMT

ICH USB Control Sub-menu

Select the amount of pre-allocated graphics memory for use by the Internal Graphics Device.

Select the amount of Total Graphics Memory = PreAllocated + Fixed + DVMT for use by the Internal Graphics Device.

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Field Setting Description All USB

Controllers

USB Devices for Expansion Module

USB 2.0 Controller

Legacy USB Support

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enables/Disables all USB Controller Functions.

Enables/Disables all USB Controller Functions for the Expansion Module.

Enable/Disable USB 2.0 support.

Enables/Disables support for the Expansion Module

The Security Menu

You can set, change or remove passwords in the Security menu.

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Field Setting Function

Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New

Password

Confirm New Password.

Enter New

Password

Confirm

The User Password controls access to the system at boot. The Password can be removed or changed by pressing enter on this field and entering the current password, then pressing enter to move though the fields entering a new password, or leaving it blank to remove the password. This password can only be entered if the Supervisor has entered a password first.

The Supervisor Password controls access to the Setup Utility. The password must be entered and confirmed. The Password can be removed or changed by pressing enter on this field and entering the current password, then pressing enter

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New Password.

Password on Boot

Fingerprinter PBA Function

OTE If you have a Expansion Module installed and it has TPM, the screen may have an additional TPM support

item listed. Please read the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) section of this manual before activating this feature.

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

to move though the fields entering a new password, or leaving it blank to remove the password.

Enables user password entry on boot.

Enabled - Fingerprint scan to replaces boot password.

Disabled - Fingerprint scan not required for boot.

: This field will be "greyed

Note

out" (unavailable) if a supervisor password is not entered, and will not be displayed if a fingerprint scanner is not installed on the unit.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Menu

Security Menu with TPM Support

Adding a Expansion Module with a TPM device, adds the TPM Support option to the BIOS Security menu.

WARNING: Read all the instructions below and back up your data, before attempting to activate this security feature. If you have any questions or concerns contact the Customer Care Center for support.

Enable TPM Support to display the TPM State menu item in the menu banner at the top of the screen.

Field Setting Function

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Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

Password on Boot

TPM Support

Fingerprint PBA Function

Enter New

Password

Confirm New Password.

Enter New

Password

Confirm New Password.

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Enables user password entry on boot.

Enables Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support. When this item is enabled, a new "TPM State" item appears on the BIOS menu.

Enabled - Fingerprint scan to replaces boot password.

Disabled - Fingerprint scan not required for boot.

: This field will be "greyed out" (unavailable) if a

Note

supervisor password is not entered.

TPM State Menu

After the TPM Support option on the Security Menu is enabled, the TPM State menu appears. Select it to display the screen below:

Field Setting Function

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Current TPM State

Change TPM

none This is display-only field shows the current state of the

TPM device.

No Change

Changes the TPM state.

State

Enable &

No Change -- TPM remains in its previous state

Activate

Enable & Activate -- TPM will be active Deactivate & Disable

Deactivate & Disable -- TPM will be switched off.

This may prevent security applications that rely on Clear

the TPM from functioning as expected (possibly

including windows login).

Clear -- Clearing removes all information stored on

the TPM.

WARNING

access to data encrypted by these keys.

: You will lose all created keys and

When you have finished making changes to the TPM state, go to the Exit menu and select Exit Saving Changes. The system will shutdown and reboot.

Physical Presence operations menu

Upon rebooting, select the Launch System Setup option once again. The following screen will display ( if TPM has been enabled):

Field Setting Function

TPM State configuration change was requested to

none This is a display-only field, showing the

requested state of the TPM.

State:

Reject

Reject or Execute TPM operations and exit

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Execute

If you choose a TPM state such as below will display on reboot:

Deactivate & Disable

Clear

additional warning messages such as the one

After choosing to Execute or Reject the TPM state, the system will reboot once more. You may press the left mouse button again on the Setup screen to display the normal BIOS menu with the TPM State menu item activated.

The Boot Menu

Use this menu to set the order of priority for devices from which the system will boot. Your computer automatically detects the available devices.

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Field Settings Function Boot Priority

Order

QuickBoot Mode Disabled

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

Summary Screen

PXE ROM Boot Support

SubMenu

Enabled Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Displays boot drive order. First listed drive is the primary boot drive. Use up and down arrow keys to highlight a drive device. User +/- keys to move the device up or down the list.

Allows the system to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to boot the system.

Displays the diagnostic screen during boot.

Displays system configuration on boot.

Enable PXE Option ROM.

Boot Priority Menu

To change the priority order, use the up and down arrow keys to highlight a device. Then press + or - to move the device higher or lower on the priority list.

Field Selection Function Boot

priority order:

1: USB FDC:

2: USB KEY

3: USB CDROM

4: PXE ROM

5: USB ZIP

6: USB LS120

Keys used to view or configure devices:

Up and Down arrows select a device.

<+> and <-> moves the device up or down the list.

<f> and <r> specifies the device as fixed or removable.

<x> exclude or include the device from the boot sequence.

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Excluded from boot order:

The Exit Menu

7: IDE HDD: TOSHIBA MK4009GAL-(PM)

8: : USB HDD:

: 1394 CDROM

<Shift + 1> enables or disables a device.

<1 - 4> Loads a default boot sequence.

Devices disabled from boot sequence with <x> command .

Field Function Exit Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility and save the changes to

CMOS

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults Load factory default values for all Setup

Discard Changes Load the previously set values from CMOS

Save Changes Save Setup data to CMOS but do not exit the

Exit the Setup Utility without saving Setup data to CMOS

options

for all Setup options

Setup Utility

Optional Equipment and Accessories

The GoBook MR-1 computer has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience from an expansion module to docking solutions. Click here for a current list of optional

eripherals and accessories.

CAUTION

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 local regulations. For non-proprietary accessories such as printers,

When purchasing any additional accessories, purchase only those accessories that are approved for use

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ensure that the accessory functions properly in your computer before making the purchase. Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models.

Expansion Module (Option)

The Expansion Modules add functionality to the GoBook MR-1. Initially available will be an expansion module that adds a USB 2.0 port, 9-pin Serial port and TPM 1.2 (and it can include an additional 80GB Harddrive to replace the standard 40GB internal drive).

NOTE

Please contact your GoBook MR-1 Distributor for units and installation.

The Expansion Modules cannot be installed by the customer.

Hard Drive Installation and Removal

If you have a Expansion Module installed on your GoBook MR-1, the hard drive is accessible from the back of the unit.

To remove the hard drive:

1. Hold the computer in both hands and turn over so you are looking at the bottom with the battery latch at the back of the unit in your right hand.

2. Place your thumbs on the battery latches on the either edge of the battery and press in. Remove by pushing in the direction of the arrows

3. Lift the battery away from the unit.

1. Hold the GoBook MR-1 as shown and press in with the finger of your right hand on the latch next to the hard drive (see circle in illustration) until you hear it click.

2. Use the thumb on your left hand to slide out the hard drive.

3. Once the drive is projecting from the GoBook MR-1, grasp it gently and pull it straight out of the unit.

To insert a hard drive:

1. Place the hard drive in the slot on the GoBook MR-1 and slide it in straight and slow.

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NOTE

are recessed and not so easily damaged as those on the basic unit. However, you should always handle the hard drive with care.

The hard drive pins in the Expansion Module

2. Slowly slide in the drive until the latch clicks into place.

Office Dock

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Audio In Port

Audio Out Port

3 9-Pin Serial Port Connect any 9-pin serial device.

4 External VGA Video

Out Connector

5 DC-In port

6 RJ-45 Ethernet

10/100 Base-T port

7 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect additional devices to your GoBook MR-1, including

Connect a microphone, or any other sound input (pink port)

Connect headphones, external speakers, or any other output device (green port)

Connect an external monitor or projector to your GoBook MR-1. External devices require a VGA connector.

Connect the included AC power cord here and to a 120 volt wall socket to provide power to the device. The battery automatically recharges whenever the AC power cord is plugged into this port and into a live wall socket.

Connect to a 10 or 100 Base-T Ethernet network, or connect (using a crossover Ethernet cable) to another computer's Ethernet port.

flash memory drives, external hard drives, external optical drives, additional input devices (such as an external keyboard or mouse), digital cameras, digital music players, or any other USB device

Vehicle Adapter

The Vehicle Adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the vehicle 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.

The GoBook MR-1 vehicle power adapter

owering and charging the GoBook MR-1 computer in a vehicle. This vehicle power adapter is not designed for continuous operation due to the nature of the electrical connection. For additional information on permanent installation of the vehicle power adapter please contact your Support Representative.

CAUTION

secure the GoBook MR-1 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.

To connect the vehicle adapter

The Vehicle Adapter is only designed for temporary use. Use the optional Vehicle Dock to power and

Temperature Charging Activity <5°C (<41°F) Battery will not charge >50°C (<122°F) Battery will not charge

is intended to provide a convenient, temporary power source for

1. Insert the vehicle adapter’s power cord into the power port on the back of the computer.

2. Insert the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket, turning it slightly to make a good connection.

The power light illuminates to indicate that current is reaching the vehicle adapter. When you connect the

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vehicle adapter, it automatically begins charging the computer’s battery. At moderate temperatures, around 20°C (68ºF), 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 battery.

CAUTION

Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods. To prevent possible damage to the battery, the GoBook MR-1 notebook does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high (> 50°C or > 122°F).

Additional Recommendations

Below are some recommendations for use of the vehicle power adapter with your GoBook MR-1

computer:

a. Connect the GoBook MR-1 to the vehicle power adapter as needed, disconnect when charge is complete or

the unit is not in use.

b. Allow the GoBook MR-1 to power on and run from the internal battery periodically during the day.

c. Regularly inspect the vehicle power adapter for loose or missing parts and replace or correct as necessary.

d. When not using the vehicle power adapter, disconnect it from the vehicle power port (12V source) receptacle

and the GoBook MR-1.

e. If the fuse in the vehicle power adapter repeatedly fails (opens) there may be a problem with the vehicle

power supply or the adapter itself. Please contact your Support Representative for further information and assistance.

f. When replacing the vehicle power adapter fuse, use a replacement fuse of the same type and rating.

Vehicle Dock

There are two types of vehicle docks designed to safely secure the computer in a vehicle. The pedestal dock (shown) and a in-dash mount. Both can include an optional key lock for security. You can use either vehicle dock to:

•

Charge batteries

•

Communicate with other devices (see below)

•

Automatically connect to an external antenna (see below)

PRECAUTIONS

•

There are no user-replaceable parts within the vehicle dock, so do not open the dock case. 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.

Charging Batteries

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The vehicle dock is designed to charge the computer’s battery with voltage from the vehicle battery while you are traveling. Follow the procedure below to charge a battery.

To charge a battery installed in the computer

Place the computer onto the vehicle dock, making sure it is securely latched.

If charging is required it begins automatically. The Battery Power Indicator lights.

When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Power Indicator turns off.

Important

•

Refer to Battery Tips for charging temperature and other recommendations

•

If you charge your battery daily, rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery capacity. The gas

gauge may show that the battery is full, but charging continues. 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.

•

If 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%.

Communicating with Other Devices

Connect external devices to the ports on the optional remote unit and place the GoBook MR-1 onto the vehicle dock. You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle dock without connecting or disconnecting the cables.

CAUTION

contact connector. Doing so may cause an electrical short and subsequent damage to the dock.

Do not place any metal objects on top of the dock that might make contact with the metal pins of the

Touchscreen

An optional integrated touchscreen with outdoor viewable DynaVue™ (patent-pending) is also available. You can start programs and input data on the touchscreen using one of the approved pens (styluses) that come with the touchscreen.

To Calibrate the touchscreen

1. Use the pen (stylus) provided with the touchscreen display.

2. Select

Start, All Programs, Touchkit, Configure Utility

3. Select the Tools tab.

4. Select the

4 pts Calibration

button for basic touchscreen calibration. Select the

better touchscreen linearity.

5. Touch and hold the tip of the pen to the center of each blinking symbol as they appear on the screen until calibration is complete.

6. Select OK to save and exit.

Linearization

button for

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Surge Protection

A large amount 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 problems, which in turn can cause glitches, hang-ups, crashes, performance slow downs, and down time with computer equipment. The market is flooded with hundreds of AC power line surge suppressors advertising high performance surge

rotection; only a few of them actually provide adequate protection.

This section provides guidelines for selecting a quality surge suppressor to be used with your GoBook MR-1, and it helps identify a few sources for products with acceptable performance.

Selecting the Right Surge Protection

Consider the level of quality you need when selecting a surge suppressor. This depends on factors such as surge environment, the type of equipment to be protected, and the quality of the electrical wiring and service.

Surge Environment

Surge environment refers to the damage potential from electrical surges in a particular geographical area. A high quality suppressor should be used if there is frequent lightning activity in the area and the location service is fed by overhead utility poles.

Quality of Electrical Wiring and Service

Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC grounds. It is important that your computer system be plugged into a grounded AC outlet when charging and that all peripherals connected to your system reference the same AC ground.

Selecting the Right Equipment

There are a number of companies that sell quality surge suppressors such as Sutton Designs, APC, and Panamax. When you are looking for a surge suppressor, consider these things.

Expect to pay at least $50 for a good quality surge suppressor

The surge suppressor should be a UL 1449, 497, and 1283 listed for surge suppression, modem surge protection, and RFI/EMI noise filtering respectively

The surge suppressor should have diagnostic LEDs that verify good AC ground, proper wiring, and proper surge operation. On/off switches that light are not recommended since they can produce electrical noise

The Joule ratings should be a minimum of 480 Joules for the AC surge circuit

Quality surge suppressor manufacturers generally offer a lifetime warranty

Consider obtaining a protected equipment coverage policy which insures the equipment in the event of surge damage

The devices that will be attached to the computer also need to be surge protected.

External keyboard or pointing device

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This computer has a keyboard with thumb operated keys. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard, you can connect a USB external keyboard to the USB port. You can also connect a USB mouse or other pointing device to the USB port.

NOTE

dock or expansion module).

The Unit only has a single USB port so you cannot install both a keyboard and mouse (unless you have a

Attaching an External Monitor or Video Device

The GoBook MR-1 has a VGA monitor port (Video Out) on the Office Dock so you can connect an external monitor. 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, perform the following:

1. Locate the external monitor port (1) on the back side of your Office Dock.

2. Connect the video signal cable from the external monitor (or the VGA adapter) to this port.

3. Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power outlet and turn on the monitor.

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

resentation 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 . It will output to your computer's display, the

attached external display, or both displays simultaneously. Keep pressing 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 notebook's display.

1. Right click on the desktop.

2. Select

3. Select the

4. Click on the "2" in the Monitors section.

Properties

Settings

to open the

tab.

Display Properties

Dialogue box.

5. Check "

6. Select

7. Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the external monitor.

Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor

Apply

and OK to save and exit.

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Ethernet (LAN)

With the built-in Ethernet

LAN on the Office Dock

you can make LAN connections with 10/100 Mbps connection speed. To use the network feature, connect an Ethernet cable from the network outlet on the back side of the Office dock to a network jack or hub on your network.

Maintenance and Storage

The GoBook MR-1 is ruggedized and weather resistant. Handle it with the normal care required by any sophisticated electronic equipment and the computer will provide reliable service even under harsh field conditions.

Follow the guidelines in this section to care for your computer.

Computer Maintenance and Storage

You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when using your computer:

Taking Care of Your Computer

Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help program

Read Computer Safety Precautions and Battery Tips

Slots and openings in the unit's case are for ventilation purposes. Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat. Do not use or store the computer near a source of heat or dust

Never push foreign 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 flat, 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 place it near sources of heat, such as a radiato

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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

Taking care of your AC adapter

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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

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 ampere 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

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

If you plan to store the computer, follow these storage guidelines.

To store the computer

1. Save files and data before storing the computer. Contact your organization’s help desk about the procedure for backing up files or data.

2. Remove any media from the media bay.

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3. Exit all applications.

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4. Select

Start, Shut down, OK

to turn off the computer.

5. Remove the battery from the unit and store it in a dry place.

6. Store the computer within the recommended temperature ranges of -55°C to +75°C (-67°F to +167°F).

Battery Maintenance

Taking care of your battery pack

Read and follow all battery precautions in the Safety section

Use only batteries of the same kind as replacements. Turn the power off before removing or replacing

batteries

Do not tamper with batteries. Keep them away from children

Before storing your battery, read and follow the recommendations in the Battery Tips section

Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible

Maintaining Batteries

Follow these guidelines to maintain performance of Lithium-Ion (Li-on) batteries.

Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods. To prevent possible damage to the battery, the GoBook MR-1 does not allow the battery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high (> 50°C or > 122°F)

Charge the battery nightly where the temperature will remain around 20°C (68°F)

Re-calibrate your battery when your battery performance degrades.

Hard Drive Care and Handling

The 40GB hard drive in the GoBook MR-1 is a removable shock-mounted 2.5-inch hard drive. An optional 80GB drive is available with the Expansion Module as an alternative. You can reduce the risk of damage to the hard drives and increase their reliability and data integrity by following the recommendations below.

Internal Hard Drives

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 the power button and selecting

Standby

, and closing the display lid before moving it from one location to another. This unloads the read/write heads and spins down the disk, reducin

exposure to high operating shocks

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Maintain the environmental seal of the computer by keeping all external access doors closed and latched

Avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures or moisture when the doors are open

Periodically backup or archive important files and data.

Hard Drive Installation and Removal

The GoBook MR-1's internal hard drive is accessible from the back of the unit.

To remove the hard drive:

1. Save and backup any work, and shut down the computer

2. Hold the computer in both hands and turn over so you are looking at the bottom with the battery latch at the back of the unit in your right hand.

3. Place your thumbs on the battery latches on the either edge of the battery and press in.

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3. Lift the battery away from the unit.

1. Hold the GoBook MR-1 as shown and press in with the finger of your right hand on the latch next to the hard drive (see circle in illustration) until you hear it click.

2. Use the thumb on your left hand to slide out the hard drive.

3. Once the drive is projecting from the GoBook MR-1, grasp it gently and pull it straight out of the unit.

To insert a hard drive:

1. Place the hard drive in the slot on the GoBook MR-1 and slide it in straight and slow.

NOTE

Make sure you keep the drive straight and press gently so as not to damage the exposed hard drive connector pins.

2. Slowly slide in the drive until the latch clicks into place.

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NOTE

Accessories for further instructions).

If a Expansion Module is included, its hard drive is also accessible (See Optional Equipment and

Avoid Unexpected Repair Costs by Understanding Hard Disk Management for Mobile Computers

This section provides important information for software developers and IT professionals involved in mobile computer deployments. It describes how your software design and setup can affect the service life of a mobile computer’s hard disk drive (HDD). Rugged computers are designed for extended field service life, often staying in deployment many years longer than commercial notebooks. It is important to understand how to best design and configure your software to maximize the system’s trouble-free operation for years to come.

Several Itronix customers have deployed software that causes excessive hard disk wear, resulting in reduced HDD service life. While this has been rare, it is likely to increase as more complex applications include Standard Query Language (SQL), Global Positioning Software (GPS), Automated Vehicle Locater (AVL) and other components that may be coded to frequently access the HDD. This excessive HDD wear can be a costly issue to correct – especially since it may only become apparent 18 to 24 months after your computers have been deployed. Are your users complaining of slow disk access, slow system performance, lockups, reboots, inaccessible boot device warnings, or even premature drive failure?

Checking your software now for conditions such as “constant disk spinning” can save your company significant

uture costs in hard disk repair and user downtime.

In helping our customers to address these issues, we’ve often seen that the root cause is an unintentional software configuration error or setting in Windows power management. In other cases, software programmers may lack familiarity with the differences between mobile computer HDDs vs. desktops or servers – and can unintentionally design programs with disk access patterns that reduce HDD service life.

Background on Hard Disk Designs for Mobile Computing

Hard disk manufacturers supply a wide variety of designs optimized for specific computer markets – ranging from small “micro drives” used in media players to large RAID arrays used in critical server applications

Itronix integrates “notebook” class hard disks, as these products are specifically optimized for the blend of

erformance characteristics required in extended temperature range, vibration/shock tolerance, cost and service life. We use best-in-class disk technology from industry leading suppliers such as Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and Toshiba Storage Device Division.

We extensively test and validate these products to meet the specifications of our GoBook® rugged notebooks and tablets.

mobile

computer applications – including size/weight, power management,

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Primary characteristics of notebook-class HDDs:

2.5” or 1.8” form factor depending on host computer

Power management for extended battery runtime

Parallel ATA (PATA) or Serial ATA (SATA) interface depending on host computer

Shock tolerance (> 300G/2ms operating, 1000G/1ms non-operating)

Enhanced vibration resistance (random and swept sine wave)

Extended temperature range for mobile environments

Storage capacity and access speed required for application

Other types of hard disk products fall short in a mobile environment. Take for example HDDs designed for use in desktop/server applications. They provide higher storage capacity and faster access speeds than notebook computer HDDs. But many of these “office environment” designs can only tolerate temperature ranges up to 40°C (104°F), which can be readily exceeded inside a vehicle on a hot day. They are also typically more sensitive to shock (drop) events than notebook HDDs. Desktop/server HDDs would quickly fail if deployed in a vehicle or mobile application.

Itronix GoBook® rugged computers offer additional hardware enhancements that protect your HDD under harsh conditions. These include shock/vibration damping, advanced system thermal management, and optional hard disk heaters to quickly bring your HDD to a safe boot temperature in very cold environments. We also pre-configure our standard Windows software load with optimized power management settings to ensure good system performance while maintaining product service life.

Expected Service Life

Today’s leading notebook HDD manufacturers utilize similar disk usage profiles to calculate expected service life. For example, the specification for the Hitachi Travelstar 5K100 notebook-class drive states:

Service life of the drive is approximately 5 years or 20,000 power on hours, whichever comes first, under the following assumptions:

Less than 333 power on hours per month.

Seeking/Writing/Reading operation is less than 20% of power on hours.

[Hitachi Travelstar 5K100 Revision 1.1, December 2004, Hitachi Global Storage Technologies]

otebook HDDs from other top-tier suppliers have similar specifications.

What does this mean?

Based on standard Windows power management and typical notebook usage patterns, HDD manufacturers calculate

on average

that

a user will keep their hard disk powered on and available no more than 11 hours per day, and actively read/write/seek from the HDD no more than 20% of that time. When not actively being used, the rotating HDD will “spin down” to a low power state and park. Under these normal usage patterns the HDD will provide reliable service for 5 years.

Obviously, users may periodically exceed these averages. For example, installing a large software suite (Microsoft Office, Streets & Trips, etc.) will keep the disk active for an extended time. You can think of the HDD rotating

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media as being like an automotive tire – driving conditions vary day-to-day, but under average normal usage the

roduct will last 5 years. If you drive aggressively every day, you will accelerate the wear and significantly shorten

the service life.

With today’s advances in power management and mobile-optimized software applications, Itronix customers have excellent service life and reliability experience with notebook-class HDDs. Only on rare occasions do customers face unexpected repairs due to software causing excessive HDD wear. But with complex applications on the rise, as well as the deployment of components such as GPS and AVL, an understanding of proper HDD management is critical.

Constant or Excessive Spinning

Windows power management settings allow your HDD to “spin down” after inactivity. This conserves battery

ower, and allows the disk heads to park for greater protection against drop and vibration events. This power

management capability is also important in preserving the service life of the HDD.

Some Itronix customers have deployed software loads that make the power management settings ineffective – causing the HDD to spin constantly, wearing out the drive faster than the expected 5-year service life.

“Constant spinning” will degrade the service life of the HDD and cause premature drive failure.

Examples of software that can cause “constant spinning” are:

Windows power management settings configured to

never

turn off the hard disk – or

never

allow the computer

to enter standby/hibernate modes.

Routing or mapping applications that constantly log GPS coordinates to the HDD

SQL database service drivers that periodically write to the HDD

Anti-virus programs that constantly scan files in the background

Programs with bugs or unintended side effects causing excessive disk access (some versions of Microsoft’s Excel Viewer utility are known to have this issue)

Legacy applications that may not be designed for a power-managed operating system (example: MS-DOS programs)

Users who play media files, music, video for extended periods

In many cases, the constant spinning can be resolved by simple configuration changes in your power management settings or application timer settings. In other cases, disk access patterns may be hard coded into an application – and a design modification needs to be considered.

Example: You have designed a GPS program that periodically logs the location of the mobile computer to

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collect route history information. Assuming your disk inactivity timeout is set to 1 minute, logging your GPS coordinates every five minutes will allow the HDD to spin down periodically. This ratio allows the system to not exceed the recommended 20% duty cycle between HDD power-on hours and read/write/seek operations.

In Itronix standard factory software load, we pre-configure the Windows “Turn off hard disks” power setting to “After 1 min”. We recommend you keep this setting to ensure maximum HDD service life.

24x7 Operations

Some customers have deployed GoBook® computers in a “24x7” operation environment, taking advantage of the

roduct’s ruggedness and ability to withstand harsh environments. In these applications, users are often trained to

leave the computer running at all times – never going into standby or shutting down.

Remember that the 20,000 hour / 5-year service life estimate of the HDD is based on the average usage pattern of a notebook with power management (power-on hours < 333/month, “spin time” < 20%). Operating a notebook HDD in a “24x7” operation without power management will greatly accelerate wear, and may require repair or replacement of the HDD in as little as 2 years.

Future Hard Disk Technologies

Most Itronix customers experience excellent reliability using today’s notebook HDD technology – as they do using the same technology in their standard non-rugged notebooks. Problems like “constant spinning” are serious but rare. The good news is that several future technologies promise to improve the reliability, power management, and service life characteristics of notebook HDDs.

Solid State Disks (SSDs)

Solid state hard disks have been available for several years. SSDs typically use NAND Flash memory to store information instead of rotating media. They offer extreme resistance to shock, vibration, and temperature – with no rotating media to wear out.

The downsides of deploying SSDs in notebooks are their limited storage capacity (typically 32 GB or less) and much higher costs – by several orders of magnitude. This has narrowed the use of SSDs to niche critical applications where ultimate reliability is required “whatever it costs”.

ew higher capacity NAND Flash manufacturing processes are bringing the cost of SSDs down each year. While not yet approaching the capacity/cost advantage of rotating media, the new generation of solid state devices will allow them to be used in more applications.

ybrid Hard Disks (HHDs)

Hybrid hard disks combine rotating media with a solid state flash buffer. The rotating media provides the large storage capacity of conventional hard disks, while the flash buffer is used to cache frequent accesses and reduce the amount of time the rotating media is needed to spin. A minimal amount of flash buffer is required, so HHDs are expected to be priced at a modest premium above conventional disks.

Microsoft’s forthcoming Windows Vista™ operating system features ReadyDrive technology, which provides native support for HHD usage transparent to application software. Hardware vendors such as Intel and Samsung have announced plans to integrate flash buffer technology on motherboard designs – in effect creating a HHD in combination with standard conventional hard disks.

Hybrid hard disk technology advantages include:

Access to the rotating media is reduced, making “constant spinning”problems much less likely to occu

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Battery runtime is improved due to lower power consumption of flash vs. rotating media

Reducing the spin time of the rotating media means less time the hard disk is exposed to damage during shock and vibration events

Boot and resume-from-hibernate times are faster

Less heat

Longer service life

Our Future Roadmap

Itronix continuously monitors developments in storage technology and offers best-in-class products that we test and validate to meet our rugged product specifications. As SSD and HHD technologies become available at competitive

rices, Itronix will be a leader in bringing these capabilities to the mobile computing market.

Call to Action

Some software designs and configuration parameters can cause excessive hard disk drive (HDD) access, leading to unexpected wear and reduced service life. These are rare occurrences, but can lead to costly repairs and downtime.

Before deploying a new software load on your mobile computer:

1. Check your Power Management settings and ensure that “Turn off hard disk” inactivity is set to allow the disk to spin down when inactive. Itronix recommends using the minimum setting (“After 1 min”).

2. Perform a simple visual inspection of the HDD disk activity indicator LED as you put your application through its paces. Is the LED constantly blinking?

3. Run Microsoft Windows XP Performance monitor or Windows 2000 System Monitor to check the disk access pattern of your software. How frequently is the HDD being accessed?

→

Tip

To avoid System Monitor itself from accessing the internal HDD and creating “false hits” in your activity log, you can write the logging data to an external USB “thumb drive”

4. Ensure your training materials instruct users to place the computer in standby, shutdown, or hibernate when not in use. Enable automatic standby in the Windows power management settings.

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5. Contact your Itronix Technical Assistance Center 1-800-638-9270 or your Client Service Account Manager for additional assistance.

Itronix GoBook® rugged computers are equipped with HDDs optimized for the performance requirements of a mobile environment – resistance to shock and vibration, extended temperature range, power management, size/weight, capacity and cost. When used with mobile-optimized software solutions, these HDDs provide excellent service life.

Cleaning Your Computer

To Clean Your Computer

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

your warranty. For system decontamination recommendations please contact your support representative.

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.

Aerosols, solvents, or strong detergents are not recommended cleaning solutions and may void

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.

RJ-45 / USB Connectors

If the connector pins get dirty, clean the connector with a cotton swab dipped in electronics grade isopropyl alcohol.

Backup and Recovery

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Data Backup

There are several methods to backup your data. It is best to regularly use all the methods below to ensure the greatest data integrity, provide the fastest recovery options, and minimize downtime.

After you have installed all your 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 on a frequent basis to backup your daily data. It is recommended that you schedule the Windows Backup Utility to run automatically.

► Save Important System Information (WinXP only)

By default, your computer is set up to automatically 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 instructions on the Wizard.

► Backup your Files

You can backup files in case they are accidentally erased or corrupted. To do this, use the Windows Backup Utility. From the Start Menu, select 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.

Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore

. Then, follow the

► Backup 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 should it become corrupted. To make a backup copy of drive C:, use the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility. Select

Computer Tools, Hard Disk Backup and Recovery

NOTE

Partition.

The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only available on computers configured with a Recovery

. You will be prompted for additional information.

Start, All Programs, Mobile

Data Recovery

There are several methods to restore your data. It is best to start with the least destructive and fastest recovery options.

► Try this first: Restore System Information (WinXP only)

If you are having problems with your system, restore system information to an earlier state, or Restore Point. To restore to an earlier state, select the instructions on the Wizard.

► Try this next: Restore a Backup

Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore

. Then, follow

You can restore files and folders that you have backed-up with the Windows Backup Utility. To do this, use the Windows Backup utility. Select

► Try this last: Restore Entire Contents of Drive C:

If none of the above steps restore your disk image to a stable state, you may need to restore your disk to its original factory image or an image you saved using the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility. 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. Select

Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup

Start, All Programs, Mobile Computer Tools, Hard Disk Backup and

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Recovery

NOTE

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.

. You will be prompted for additional information.

The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only available on computers configured with a Recovery

Troubleshooting

This section is designed to help you determine and fix problems you might encounter while operating the GoBook MR-1 computer. Try the following things in order:

First look through the categories in this section for a solution

If you are having a problem with a computer application, use the Help that comes with the application to find a solution

If you still cannot resolve your problem, contact the help desk at your organization.

For More Help

Windows Help is installed on your system. To access this information, select from the Start Menu

Windows Help and Support

Third-party Windows manuals are available from your local bookstore.

Applications

My application locks up, acts strangely, or produces a General Protection Fault (GPF) error or blue screen

Battery Troubleshooting

The battery does not charge

The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge

The batteries don’t last very long

The gas gauge

The gas gauge reads

My battery seems to have less and less capacity

isn’t full after charging the battery

“full,” but the charging indicator light is still on

Display / Touchscreen

The display performance is slow

’t read the display

I can

The underlined, inverse, and hypertext characters are difficult to read on the screen

I can

’t see the cursor while using the DOS edito

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The display appears to have random pixels darkened after scrolling

I changed my display resolution, but I see no difference on the screen

When I try to use the stylus on my touch screen, nothing happens

The touchscreen doesn't respond after a suspend

Hard Disk

The hard disk will not spin up so the computer can’t boot up

Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting

Something unexpected happens when I press a key

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Incorrect characters appear on the screen when I press certain keys

I have difficulty double

-clicking the mouse fast enough

Miscellaneous Troubleshooting

The computer shuts off unexpectedly

The speaker volume is too high or too low

The computer won’t turn on

The computer won’t turn off

The computer enters suspend mode too quickly

The computer doesn’t automatically suspend

The system date and time are incorrect

I receive an “out of memory” error message

Holding down the Power button to reset the computer

The LED's, backlight, and/or keyboard backlight don't illuminate

The computer doesn't make any sounds, even during boot

The fan stopped running

doesn’t always work

-up

FAQ

I've heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve the startup speed of my programs. How do I do this?

How do I adjust the volume?

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How do I change the battery?

How long will the battery last?

How do I change the display brightness?

How do I clean the display?

How do I calibrate the optional touchscreen?

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. The overall system operating cost.

icare

Services program will help you maximize end user productivity and decrease

Client Care Center (CCC)

The convenient GD-Itronix Client Care Center (CCC) number technical service support 5am to 5pm Pacific, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) for the following:

• Troubleshooting hardware and RMA creation

• Placing unit, part or accessory orders

• Status updates on orders or service repair

• Shipping information or prepaid labels

• Delivery confirmation

Alternatively, you may e-mail us at ccc@gd-itronix.com or enter your service request at

https://ebusiness.itronix.com/servenet_us/. icareServeNet, GD-Itronix’ web portal, provides 24x7 access to create

RMA’s, check the status of Service Requests, or to search the knowledgebase. This service does require registration for user-id and password, which the CCC can set up upon request.

OTE: For support and inquires outside of North America - in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, please contact

http://www.itronix.com/ccc/uk/

or call

+44 (0)24 7671 4800

800-638-9270, Opt 2

provides a one-call solution for

Shipping -- N.America

Use EZ-Return shipping label and contact DHL for pick up or drop off at DHL location if available.

To ship product or hardware in for service, ship to:

GD-Itronix RMA # (______________) 12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway Spokane Valley, WA 99216

For EZ-Return shipping labels or for assistance in scheduling a DHL pickup, contact GD-Itronix

1-800-638-9270, Opt 2

For More Information Or To Place An Order

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For more in-depth information on Client Services

http://www.gd-itronix.com/index.cfm?page=Support:Support

For details on any of our icareService Programs visit

http://www.gd-computing.com/index.cfm?page=Services:Overview

To review & purchase accessories please use the link below:

http://www.gd-itronix.com/index.cfm?page=Products:accessories

Keep this document handy to assist in maximizing the service life and daily use of your GD-Itronix equipment.

Product Support - Downloads

It is easy to get the software updates you need to keep your configuration current and get the most from your

roduct. Click here to get current downloads.

NOTE

Downloads are listed by model (GoBook MR-1) and product number (IX750).

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Identification

GoBook® MR-1 (IX750)

© Copyright 2007 General Dynamics-Itronix Corporation. 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 DynamicsItronix Corporation, 12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley, WA

99216.

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This document is printed in the U.S.A. GD-Itronix Corporation reserves the right to revise the manual and make periodic changes to the content without a direct or inferred obligation to GD-Itronix to notify any person of such revision or changes. GD-Itronix Corporation does not assume responsibility for the use of this help manual, nor for any patent infringements or other rights or third parties who may use the manual.

This document contains valuable trade secrets and proprietary information of GD-Itronix Corporation.

This product is available for purchase under General Dynamics-Itronix's standard terms and conditions of sale. GD-Itronix 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, GD-Itronix warranty terms apply.

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Itronix is a registered trademark of GD-Itronix Corporation. GoBook is a registered trademark of GD-Itronix Corporation Microsoft, MS Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Compliance Statements

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment 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 of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC CAUTION

To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with maximum distance between the radiator and your body.

Local Restriction of 802.11a/b/g Radio Usage

CAUTION Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries,

802.11a/b/g products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to

5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING It is important that only authorized GD-Itronix personnel attempt repairs on GD-Itronix equipment as this might void any maintenance contract with your company. Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some GD-Itronix equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted.

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 place it in a fire. Check with your local solidwaste officials for details on recycling options or proper disposal.

CAUTION Internal components of the GoBook MR-1 (IX750) computer will be damaged if exposed to contaminants. When dust covers, or the bottom access panel are open on the computer, shield the unit from all contaminants such as liquids, rain, snow, and dust.

In the event of problems, you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit and output rated 12V DC input voltage, 3.0A.

Safety Information Enclosed with each GoBook MR-1 Notebook computer is the radio

specific safety information. Do not proceed without reviewing the information provided in that document.

Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

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