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GD8000 User Guide

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Table of Contents

Notices, Compliance and Safety .........................5

Disclaimer ............................................................. 5

Trademark and Patent Notice ............................5

Compliance Statements .....................................5

Compliance Statement for Canada ................... 6

Fax Branding ........................................................ 6

Warnings and Cautions ...................................... 6

Safety ....................................................................7

Service and Upgrade Safety and Precautions .................... 7

Battery Pack Safety and Precautions ................................. 8

Getting Started..........................................................9

Standard Features ............................................... 9

Optional Features ................................................ 9

Operating System Information .......................... 9

Tips for New Owners ..........................................9

Turning Off the Computer ..................................9

Getting Familiar With Your Computer ..............10

Front View .......................................................... 10

Left Side View .................................................... 11

Right Side View .................................................. 12

Back Edge View ................................................. 12

Bottom View ...................................................... 13

Keyboard Basics ................................................14

Primary Keys...................................................................... 14

Arrow Keys ........................................................................ 15

Function Keys and Key Combinations .............................. 15

Numeric Keypad ................................................................ 16

Lock Keys .......................................................................... 16

Windows Keys ...................................................................17

Radio ON/OFF Switch (option) .........................17

To Turn all Radios on or off ........................................... 17

Application Launch Key ....................................17

To Program the Application Launch Key .................... 17

Touch Screen Display ....................................... 18

Install the Stylus Tether ..................................................... 18

Calibrate the Touch Screen ............................................... 18

Adjusting Display Brightness ............................................ 18

Adjusting Display Resolution ............................................ 18

Auto Dim Feature .............................................................. 19

Simultaneous or Extended Display .................................. 19

LCD Heater ........................................................................ 19

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Cursor Visibility ................................................................. 19

Lid Switch ........................................................... 19

LED Status Indicators ........................................20

Audio ................................................................... 21

To Adjust the Volume ........................................................ 21

Inserting the Card .............................................................. 21

The PC Card Slot ................................................ 21

Ejecting a Card .................................................................. 22

Touchpad ............................................................ 22

To Select Objects .............................................................. 22

To Drag .............................................................................. 22

Adjusting the Touchpad Settings ..................................... 22

Touchpad Precautions ....................................................... 22

Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (option) ..23

To Insert a Card ................................................................. 23

To Remove a Card ............................................................. 23

The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ............................... 23

Replacing the hard disk drive ............................................ 23

Hard Disk Drive Heater ..................................................... 24

The Media Bay ................................................... 24

To Change Swappable Media Bay Device ....................... 24

To Insert a Disk ................................................................. 24

To Remove a DVD or CD .................................................. 24

Precautions for Handling DVDs and CDs ......................... 25

Computer Security ............................................ 25

Security Slot ...................................................................... 25

BIOS Level Passwords ..................................................... 25

Smart Card Reader (Option) ............................................. 25

Fingerprint Scanner (Option) ............................................. 25

Stealth Mode ..................................................................... 25

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ....................................... 25

Ports and Connectors ....................................... 26

ENERGY STAR

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Making Connections .............................................27

Attaching Power ................................................27

To Attach AC Power .......................................................... 27

To Use the Vehicle Adapter (optional) ............27

USB Devices .......................................................27

External keyboard or pointing device................................ 27

Fax/data modem................................................ 28

External Monitor or Video Device ...................28

Using Simultaneous Display ............................................. 28

Using Extended Display .................................................... 28

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Wireless Communication ....................................29

WLAN radio option ...........................................29

About WLAN .....................................................................29

CRMA Express WWAN (option) ...................... 29

HSPA ................................................................................. 29

EDGE/GPRS/GSM Network ............................................. 29

UMTS/GPRS/GSM Network ............................................ 29

EV-DO Rev A - EV-DO Rev 0/1xRTT/CDMA ....................29

EVDO Rev. A ..................................................................... 30

EV-DO/1xEV-DO/CDMA Network .................................... 30

GPS (option) .......................................................30

Bluetooth (option) .............................................. 30

Antennas .............................................................30

Improving Radio Coverage .............................. 31

On the Street ..................................................................... 31

Inside a Building ................................................................ 31

When to use Landline Communication .......... 31

Operating with Battery Power ...........................32

Frequently Asked Battery Questions ..............32

The Battery .........................................................32

Using a battery for the ﬁrst time .......................................32

Battery and Temperature .................................................. 32

Replacing the Battery........................................32

Charging .............................................................33

Discharging ........................................................33

Battery Charging ...............................................33

When to Replace the Battery ........................................... 33

Heat Considerations .......................................................... 33

Battery Calibration ............................................33

When to calibrate the battery: .......................................... 33

About Battery Calibration .................................................. 34

BIOS Level Battery Calibration ......................................... 34

Monitoring Battery Power ................................34

Low Battery Alarms ..........................................................34

Managing Power................................................34

Low-Power States ............................................................ 34

Battery Tips ........................................................35

Tip 1. Avoid excessive heat and cold................................ 35

Tip 2. Prevent wasted power ............................................35

Tip 3. Calibrate your battery .............................................. 36

Tip 4. Get a good charge ..................................................36

Tip 5. Prevent data loss ..................................................... 36

Tip 6. Clean terminals ....................................................... 36

Tip 7. Storing batteries ......................................................36

Customizing Your BIOS ........................................37

Starting the Setup Utility ..................................37

Navigation and Help..........................................37

The Main Menu ..................................................38

The Advanced Menu .........................................39

Trusted Computing ...........................................................39

Super I/O Conﬁguration .................................................... 40

Fan Learning Function ....................................................... 41

Stealth Mode Conﬁguration .............................................. 41

Extended Conﬁguration .................................................... 42

The Boot Menu ..................................................44

The Security Menu ............................................45

The Exit Menu ....................................................45

Optional Equipment and Accessories ..............46

Surge Protection ................................................ 46

Vehicle Adapter .................................................. 46

Temperature ....................................................... 46

Charging Activity ...............................................46

To connect the vehicle adapter ........................................ 46

Vehicle Dock .......................................................46

To charge a battery installed in the computer .................. 46

Communicating with Other Devices ............................... 47

External Antennas ............................................................. 47

Memory Upgrade ..............................................47

Maintenance and Storage ...................................48

Taking care of your AC adapter .......................48

Servicing Your Computer .................................48

Storing Your Computer .....................................48

Taking Care of Your Batteries ..........................48

Taking Care of Your Hard Drive .......................49

For Internal Hard Drives .................................................... 49

For External PC Cards .......................................49

Cleaning Your Computer ..................................49

Cleaning the Outside Case ............................................... 49

Cleaning the Display ......................................................... 49

Cleaning the External Power Connector ....................... 49

Cleaning the RJ-11/ RJ-45 / USB Connectors ................ 49

Data Backup .......................................................50

Saving Important System Information .............................50

Data Recovery ....................................................50

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Option 1: Restoring System Information ........................50

Option 2 : Restoring a Backup ......................................... 50

Option 3: Restoring Drive C: ............................................. 50

Client Care Center (CCC) ................................... 51

Services Expertise ........................................................... 51

Product Support - Downloads ......................... 51

Service and Support ..............................................51

Troubleshooting .....................................................52

Application Troubleshooting .......................... 52

My application locks up, acts strangely, or produces a Gen-

eral Protection Fault (GPF) error or blue screen ............... 52

Battery Troubleshooting ...................................52

The battery does not charge ............................................. 52

The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge 52

The batteries don’t last very long ..................................... 52

The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery ........... 53

The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging LED is still lit 53

My battery seems to have less and less capacity ........... 53

Display / Touch Screen .....................................53

The display performance is slow ...................................... 53

I can’t read the display ...................................................... 53

The underlined, inverse, and hypertext characters are difﬁcult

to read on the screen ........................................................53

I can’t see the cursor while using the DOS editor ........... 53

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

the screen .......................................................................... 53

Nothing happens when I try to use the stylus on my touch

screen ................................................................................ 53

The touch screen doesn’t respond after a suspend ........ 53

Hard Disk ............................................................53

The hard disk will not spin up so the computer can’t boot up 53

Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting ..........54

Something unexpected happens when I press a key .....54

Incorrect characters appear on the screen when I press

certain keys ....................................................................... 54

I have difﬁculty double-clicking the mouse fast enough . 54

Modem Troubleshooting ..................................54

The modem doesn’t work ................................................ 54

The modem doesn’t dial a number .................................. 54

The modem dials and receives an answer but does not

establish a connection ...................................................... 54

PC Cards ...........................................................54

I can’t remove the PC card................................................ 54

Read Error .......................................................................... 54

The computer locks up when I remove the PC card .......54

Miscellaneous Troubleshooting ......................54

The computer shuts off unexpectedly ............................. 54

The speaker volume is too high or too low ...................... 54

The computer won’t turn on ............................................. 54

The computer won’t turn off............................................. 54

The computer enters suspend mode too quickly ............ 55

The computer doesn’t automatically suspend ................. 55

The system date and time are incorrect ...........................55

I receive an “out of memory” error message .................. 55

Holding down the Power button to reset the computer

doesn’t always work ......................................................... 55

The computer doesn’t make any sounds, even during boot-

up ....................................................................................... 55

The fan stopped running ................................................... 55

Can I improve the startup speed of my programs by cleaning

up and rearranging ﬁles on the hard drive? ...................... 55

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Notices, Compliance and Safety

Identiﬁcation: GD8000 User Guide

Copyright Notices

© Copyright 2009 General Dynamics. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any other language or computer language in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, whether it be electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written consent of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation, 12825 E. Mirabeau Parkway, Spokane Valley, WA

99216.

Disclaimer

General Dynamics Itronix reserves the right to revise the manual and make periodic changes to the content without a direct or inferred obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. General Dynamics Itronix Corporation does not assume responsibility for the use of this manual, nor for any patent infringements or other rights or third parties who may use the manual.

This document contains proprietary information of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation.

This product is available for purchase under General Dynamics Itronix’s standard terms and conditions of sale. Hardware products may be reconditioned, or be manufactured from parts and components that may be new, used, rebuilt, or recycled and in some cases, the hardware product may not be new and may have been previously installed. In any event, General Dynamics Itronix warranty terms apply.

partner, General Dynamics Itronix has determined this computer meets ENERGY STAR program requirements for computers.

Compliance Statements

The GD8000 computer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

The GD8000 computer complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

Trademark and Patent Notice

Itronix is a registered trademark of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation. Microsoft, MS, Windows, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The following United States Patent Numbers apply to any unit which incorporates a DVD drive - 5,434,678; 5,589,945; 5,913,013; 6,151,444; and 6,208,805.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

ENERGY STAR Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR

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is a registered trademark of the U.S.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed ﬁve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

The GD8000 computer may be connected to the telephone network using the RJ-11 jack provided.

If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to ﬁle a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone

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company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modiﬁcations in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact the equipment manufacturer for repair and/or warranty information. Do not attempt repairs of this equipment yourself without obtaining manufacturer authorized parts and documentation. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

Compliance Statement for Canada

NOTICE The Industry Canada label identiﬁes certiﬁed

equipment. This certiﬁcation means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certiﬁed equipment should be made by a representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such

connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

The Ringer Equivalence Numbers (REN) are:

GD8000 non-radio: 0.5B

NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to

each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.

The GD8000 computer may be connected to the telephone network using the RJ-11 jack provided.

Fax Branding

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the ﬁrst page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identiﬁcation of the business or other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into your fax machine, you should complete the following:

This information is entered through the FAX application software you have installed. Consult your FAX software documentation for instructions about entering this information.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING It is important that only authorized personnel

service and attempt repairs on the equipment. Unauthorized service or repair may void the warranty and any maintenance contract in effect for the equipment. Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted.

There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable and, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Do not crush the battery or place it in a ﬁre. Check with your local solid-waste ofﬁcials for details on recycling options or proper disposal.

CAUTION Internal components of the GD8000 computer will

be damaged if exposed to contaminants. When dust covers, the PC card door, or the bottom access panel are open on the computer, shield the unit from all contaminants such as liquids, rain, snow, and dust.

This device may contain a WLAN radio transmitter, a WPAN radio transmitter, and a WAN radio transmitter.

Each internal radio may or may not have an individual FCC Identiﬁer label. That FCC Identiﬁer label is not applicable to this conﬁguration. Only the external FCC ID label is applicable.

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

The WAN embedded antenna location is in the upper center edge of the display screen and is not to be modiﬁed.

The WPAN embedded antenna location is near the lower left edge of the Keyboard and is not to be modiﬁed.

The WLAN embedded dual antennas are located internally in the upper right and left edges of the display screen and are not to be modiﬁed.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements when using the WAN radio transmitter, a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper center edge of the display screen antenna and all users/bystanders.

When using the WLAN transmitter, a minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the upper right and left edges of the display screen and all users/bystanders.,

The WAN transmitter, WLAN transmitter and WPAN transmitter should be turned off before carrying the laptop PC in order to comply with

FCC RF exposure requirements.

The equipment has been approved to [Commission Decision “CTR21”] for pan-European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between individual PSTNs provided in different countries the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.

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

Safety

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

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

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Read and follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and instructions marked on the product and noted in this documentation.

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Before using your computer, read the Power Management section to familiarize yourself with basic battery information and ensure optimum performance.

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CAUTION To reduce the risk of ﬁre, only use a No. 26 AWG or

larger telecommunication line cord.

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CAUTION This notebook computer is designed to be used

with the provided dedicated AC Adapter or Vehicle Adapter.

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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.

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Slots and openings in the computer case are for ventilation purposes. Do not block or cover these openings or the system could overheat.

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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.

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Do not place this product near or over a radiator or heat register.

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

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Do not operate the computer at temperatures above 140°F (60°C) or below -10°F (-23C).

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Do not store the computer at temperatures above 167°F (75°C) or below -67°F (-55°C).

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Do not step on or place anything on the power cord.

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Do not slam the display lid when you close it.

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Do not place any object on top of the computer.

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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.

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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.

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The computer is designed to withstand spills. If a spill occurs, immediately power off the computer and wipe it down.

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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.

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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

ON/OFF Switch

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.

, please use it to turn your radios off during

Radio

Service and Upgrade Safety and Precautions

Do not service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks and may void your warranty. Damage caused by servicing that is not authorized may void your warranty. If your computer needs service, remove power and turn it off, then contact authorized service personnel.

Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel under the 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

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instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the instructions in this manual.

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

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

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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 supply.

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Undock the computer if it is in 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 PC Cards, EXPRESS Cards, Smart Cards, CDs, DVDs or any other media in your computer’s slots or bays.

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Remove the battery (See Battery Removal).

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Remove the hard drive (See Hard Disk Drive Removal).

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Battery Pack Safety and Precautions

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WARNING! There is danger of explosion if the battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with a manufacturer approved battery.

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WARNING! Dispose of used batteries promptly and

according to the manufacturer’s instructions

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WARNING! Batteries may explode if not handled properly.

Do not disassemble, open, puncture or dispose of battery packs in a ﬁre. The battery pack could burst or explode releasing hazardous chemicals.

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WARNING! Keep battery packs away from children.

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Follow the safety instructions printed on the battery.

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Only use approved manufacturer approved battery packs with your computer.

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

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Immediately discontinue use of the battery if it appears damaged or abnormal in any way and consult your local provider for advice.

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Do not immerse the battery pack in liquid.

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Do not short together the battery connections. Do not store the battery pack with metallic objects due to the risk of short circuit.

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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.

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Follow Battery Tips for use and storage.

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Getting Started

Standard Features

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DynaVue® Touch Screen Display

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Shock-mounted, ruggedized, removable Hard Disk Drive with heater

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Fully-rugged magnesium case

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Full-size keyboard with embedded numeric keypad and 12 function keys

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Capacitive Touchpad

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Internal 56K V.92 Fax/Modem

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Lid Switch: The lid switch can be conﬁgured to suspend your

computer when the lid is closed and to resume when the lid is opened.

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Application Launch Key and user programmable button

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Internal Gigabit Ethernet LAN

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Three USB 2.0 Ports

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Type II PC Card Slot

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Audio Jacks for external speakers and microphone and internal

speakers and microphone

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Stealth Mode: This feature allows you to use the computer in

an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive

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Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or Microsoft Windows Vista operating system

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Three-year limited warranty

Operating System Information

For information and help with Windows XP, select Start, Help and Support. Under Pick a Help Topic, select Windows Basics

to open The Windows XP Help and Support Center, an online orientation of the Windows XP Operating System.

For information and help with Windows Vista, select Start,

Welcome Center. Under Get Started with Windows, select Show all 13 items.

Tips for New Owners

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

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Create a set of recovery CDs or DVDs to recover your hard disk in case it becomes corrupted. To do this, use the Recovery CD Wizard by selecting Start, Programs, Mobile Computer Tools.

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Don’t leave passwords anywhere on your notebook or carrying case.

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Install antivirus software and keep it updated.

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For added security, consider using a computer lock with the computer’s

Security Slot.

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Develop ergonomic work habits to help prevent related health issues. The science of ergonomics studies the relationship between health and a suitable work environment. For more information on ergonomics, contact your nearest computer bookstore, local library, reputable website.

Optional Features

Below is a list of some of the optional features supported by your computer. Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to perform a key component upgrade.

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Fingerprint Scanner

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Radio ON/OFF Switch

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Smart Card or EXPRESS Card/54 slot

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CRMA Express radio technology: Flexible, upgradeable radio

module for signiﬁcant cost savings

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Integrated Wireless LAN Communications: 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN with Mini-PCI wireless card support

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Bluetooth

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GPS

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Media Bay Device: DVD multi drive or media bay battery

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Backlit Keyboard

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Hazloc

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Memory

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Extra Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Turning Off the Computer

To turn off your computer select Start, Shut Down, Shut Down and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you are going to be away from the computer for a short period, you can conserve power without shutting down the system. See Managing Power and Battery Tips for details.

NOTE If you are unable to shut down your computer

normally, follow the instructions in Troubleshooting.

CAUTION Shutting off the computer improperly may result

in data loss.

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Getting Familiar With Your Computer

Front View

# Feature Description

1 Display Latch The display latch holds the display when closed

2 Display 13.3-inch DynaVue

3 Internal Microphone Integrated, weatherized microphone can be used with various software applications that

require audio input

4 Pen / Stylus Slot Store the provided custom touch screen pen (stylus) in this slot below the touchpad

5 Right Tether Slot You can attach a stylus tether here

6 Handle Integrated handle for convenient carrying

7 Touchpad Buttons Use like the buttons on a mouse

8 Left Tether Slot You can attach a stylus tether here

9 Touchpad Use for navigation

10 Keyboard Standard keyboard with embedded numeric keypad

11 Button and LED strip Area above the keyboard with the power button, Radio ON/OFF Switch, Application

Launch Key and LED Status Indicators

XGA, outdoor-viewable, color display with an integrated touch screen

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Left Side View

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3 4 5 6 7 8 9

# Icon Feature Description

1 Back Handle Mount The back handle mount, located on both sides of the computer is used with an

optional back handle

7 Cooling Fan Exhaust Cooling Fan exhaust area. Do Not Block. This area may become hot as air vents

DC-in Jack Connects to an AC power adapter

Network Jack (RJ45/LAN) Connects to an Ethernet-based network. Connection speed is 10/100/1000 Mbps

Modem Jack (RJ11) Connects a phone line to the internal fax/data modem. It can transmit data using

the 56 Kbps V.90 or V.92 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps.

NOTE In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the fax/

modem designed for this system. In this case, you may use a PCMCIA modem

Microphone Jack Connect a microphone to this jack to record audio

Audio Out Jack Connect external speakers or a stereo headset to this jack to listen to multimedia

from the computer

External Monitor Port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536 resolution)

9 Smart Card Reader or

Express Card Slot option

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Depending on your conﬁguration, use with a Smart Card or EXPRESS Card

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Right Side View

1 2 3 4 5

# Icon Feature Description

1 Three USB 2.0 Ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera)

3 PC Card Slot Use this slot for Type II PC Card devices

4 Media Bay Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW, DVD Multi-Drive (DVD-RAM/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW/CD-R/

5 Back Handle Mount The back handle mount located on both sides of the computer is used with an

Serial Port Connects your computer to serial devices such a fax/modem or a serial mouse.

This port is identiﬁed as COM1

CD-ROM/CD-RW), or second battery module

optional back handle

Back Edge View

3 4

# Feature Description

1 Battery Release Lock Press this in (toward the display) to unlock the battery

2 Battery Release Latches Slide these toward the center of the unit to release the battery

3 Cooling Fan Intake Air intake for fan. Do NOT block this area

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Security Slot The security slot can be used with a standard laptop-locking device, such as a

Kensington lock. You can connect the computer to a large object with the lock to prevent theft. See the documentation that comes with your lock for more information.

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# Feature Description

1 Dual External Antenna

Connector (DEAC)

2 CRMA Express Module Upgradeable WWAN radio module (optional)

3 Memory compartment User expandable memory slot

4 WLAN compartment Integrated wireless LAN radio

5 Speakers Integrated stereo speakers for audio output

6 Hard Disk Drive Locks Open and turn these to lock or unlock the removable hard disk drive

7 Docking Connector 84-pin cradle connector that mates with the Vehicle Dock, or Ofﬁce Dock

8 Media Bay Release After unlocking the media drive, slide this to release the media drive.

9 Media Bay Lock Slide Slide this to unlock the media drive before releasing it.

10 Battery Pack Smart Lithium-Ion battery

The DEAC gives you the ability to switch the internal WLAN and WWAN to an external antenna to gain better performance when you are in a vehicle.

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Keyboard Basics

The GD8000 features:

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Full size, glow-in-the-dark (GID) keys on a 85-key keyboard

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Twelve function keys

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Embedded numeric keypad

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Application Launch Key (programmable button)

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Radio ON/OFF Switch (option)

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Ergonomically designed wide palm rest located below the keyboard.

Primary Keys

Key Description

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

pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL twice soft reboots the computer.

BACKSPACE The BACKSPACE key, sometimes represented on the keyboard as a left arrow, moves the cursor one posi-

tion to the left. The character to the left of the cursor is erased.

CAPS LOCK Pressing the CAPS LOCK key one time locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position. Pressing the

CAPS LOCK key again returns the letters to lower case. While in the upper case mode, pressing the SHIFT

key results in lowercase characters when entered. You still have to use the SHIFT key to display characters located on the upper portion of the keyboard. For example, press SHIFT+8 to type an asterisk (*), even when the CAPS LOCK key is activated.

The Caps Lock LED

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

ENTER The ENTER key signals the computer that you have completed your entry. This is your way of telling the

computer to process the information that you have entered.

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

PRTSC In Windows, pressing the PRTSC (print screen) key or ALT+PRTSC key copies the current screen or window

to the clipboard so you can paste it into documents.

SHIFT The SHIFT key changes the keys A through Z to the UPPER CASE position. When you press an alphabetic

key, the character appears as a capital letter. When you press SHIFT with other keys, the characters on the upper part of the keys appear. For example, pressing SHIFT+7 displays an ampersand (&).

FN Some special FN (function) keys have been established to perform important tasks when pressed in

combination with the FN key. These keys are described later in this document. The FN key legend is color keyed to other special keys on the keyboard.

SPACEBAR Use the SPACEBAR to enter a space and move the cursor one character to the right.

TAB The TAB key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or ﬁeld. Tab stops are deﬁned by your operating system

or application program. Press the TAB key to move from one ﬁeld or text box to another.

lights when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode.

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Arrow Keys

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The arrow keys are deﬁned by the software application.

UP ARROW:

the up arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes.

DOWN ARROW: usually moves the cursor down one line. In Windows, you can

use the down arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes.

RIGHT ARROW:

LEFT ARROW: usually moves the cursor one character position to the left.

usually moves the cursor up one line. In some cases, you can use

usually moves the cursor one character position to the right.

Arrow Keys

Function Keys and Key Combinations

When using function keys, press and hold the FN key before pressing the other key in the key combination.

Function Key Icon Function Description

FN+F1

FN+F2

FN+F3

Screen blank Turns off the display screen backlight. Press it again to turn

the light back on.

Display toggle Switches the display output between the display screen,

external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor

NOTE When a DVD or VCD is playing display toggle is

disabled.

Standby Puts the computer in standby mode.

FN+F4

FN+F5

FN+F6

FN+F7

FN+F8

FN+F9

FN+F10

FN+RIGHT ALT

FN+ LEFT SHIFT

Keyboard Backlight Brightness Down

Keyboard Backlight Brightness Up

Display Brightness Down

Display Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness

Audio Volume Down Decreases the audio volume

Audio Volume Up Increases the audio volume

Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound

Touchpad on/off Toggles the touchpad on and off

Keyboard backlight Toggles the keyboard backlight (option) on and off

Decreases the keyboard backlight brightness if you have the optional EL keyboard.

Increases the keyboard backlight brightness if you have the optional EL keyboard.

Decreases the screen brightness

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Numeric Keypad

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Standard Key Key with Numlock On

7 7

8 8

9 9

0 *

U 4

I 5

O 6

P -

J 1

K 2

L 3

; +

M 0

. .

/ /

ENTER Carriage Return

The embedded numeric keypad consists of sixteen keys that make number intensive input more convenient. It is indicated by small characters located on the lower right corner of the key. Press numeric keypad.

NUMLK to enable or disable the

Numeric Keypad

Lock Keys

The keyboard has three lock keys you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key Description

CAPS LOCK Pressing the CAPS LOCK key one time locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position. Pressing the

CAPS LOCK key again returns the letters to lower case. While in the upper case mode, pressing the SHIFT

The Caps Lock LED

NUM LOCK When NUM LOCK is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (with

the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry.

Alternately, connect an external keypad. See External keyboard.

The Num Lock LED

SCROLL LOCK Enters Scroll Lock mode. Scroll Lock varies between applications. It does not work with some applications.

The Scroll Lock LED

lights when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode.

lights when the keyboard is in Num Lock mode.

lights when the keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-speciﬁc functions.

Key Icon Description

Windows Logo Key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few

examples:

+ TAB (Activates next Taskbar button)

+ E (Opens My Computer in Windows Explorer)

+ M (Minimizes all Windows)

Application Key

SHIFT +

+ R (Displays Run dialog box)

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

Opens the application’s context menu (same as right-click)

+ M (Restores Minimized Windows)

Radio ON/OFF Switch (option)

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-speciﬁc functions.

CAUTION FAA regulations require that all transmit/receive devices be

turned off during ﬂight. If you have radios in your computer (including GPS) and your computer is equipped with a Radio ON/OFF Switch, please use it to turn your radios off during ﬂight. If you have radios and you do not have a switch to turn the radios off, either leave your computer off during ﬂight or contact your help desk for assistance.

The wireless Radio ON/OFF Switch is the middle button above the keyboard. This switch toggles the power on and off to all radio devices. Radio devices include GPS, Bluetooth, WLAN, and WWAN radios.

To Turn all Radios on or off

Slide the radio switch to the left to power off all radio devices (airplane mode).

Slide the radio switch to the right to turn radio power on.

Radio On/Off Switch

Application Launch Key

The application launch key is the right button above the keyboard.

To Program the Application Launch Key

Click the Launch Key Control icon in the taskbar to open the launch key settings dialogue box.

Select the application you want to open by right clicking on the icon (Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, Email Application or Custom Application):

If you choose Custom Application, type the name of the Application in the text ﬁeld with either an .exe, .com or .bat extension, then click on

Select the check mark button to save and close or select the X at the top of the window to cancel and close.

Open. You can also use this button to browse to the application of your choice

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