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GD8000 User Guide Table of Contents Notices, Compliance and Safety 5 Copyright Notices 5 Disclaimer 5 Trademark and Patent Notice 5 Compliance Statements 5 Compliance Statement for Canada 6 Fax Branding 6 Warnings ... Tether 18 Calibrate the (optional) Touch Screen 18 Adjusting Display Brightness 18 Adjusting Display Resolution 18 Auto Dim Feature 19 Simultaneous or Extended Display 19 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 LCD Heater 19 Cursor Visibility 19 Lid Switch 19 LED Status Indicators 20 Audio 21 To Adjust the Volume 21 Inserting...
GD8000 User Guide Table of Contents Notices, Compliance and Safety 5 Copyright Notices 5 Disclaimer 5 Trademark and Patent Notice 5 Compliance Statements 5 Compliance Statement for Canada 6 Fax Branding 6 Warnings ... Tether 18 Calibrate the (optional) Touch Screen 18 Adjusting Display Brightness 18 Adjusting Display Resolution 18 Auto Dim Feature 19 Simultaneous or Extended Display 19 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 LCD Heater 19 Cursor Visibility 19 Lid Switch 19 LED Status Indicators 20 Audio 21 To Adjust the Volume 21 Inserting...
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Downloads 52 Troubleshooting 53 Application Troubleshooting 53 My application locks up, acts strangely, or produces a General Protection Fault (GPF) error or blue screen 53 Battery Troubleshooting 53 The battery does not charge... Express WWAN (option 29 HSPA 29 EDGE/GPRS/GSM Network 29 UMTS/GPRS/GSM Network 29 EV-DO Rev A - GD8000 User Guide Table of Your Hard Drive 49 For Internal Hard Drives 49 For External PC Cards 49 Cleaning Your Computer 49... Radio Coverage 31 On the Street 31 Inside a Building 31 When to read on the screen 54 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003
Downloads 52 Troubleshooting 53 Application Troubleshooting 53 My application locks up, acts strangely, or produces a General Protection Fault (GPF) error or blue screen 53 Battery Troubleshooting 53 The battery does not charge... Express WWAN (option 29 HSPA 29 EDGE/GPRS/GSM Network 29 UMTS/GPRS/GSM Network 29 EV-DO Rev A - GD8000 User Guide Table of Your Hard Drive 49 For Internal Hard Drives 49 For External PC Cards 49 Cleaning Your Computer 49... Radio Coverage 31 On the Street 31 Inside a Building 31 When to read on the screen 54 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003
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GD8000 User Guide Nothing happens when I try to use the stylus on my touch screen 54 The touch screen doesn't respond after a suspend......... 54 Hard Disk ... 57 The fan stopped running 57 Can I improve the startup speed of my programs by cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive 57 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Table of Contents
GD8000 User Guide Nothing happens when I try to use the stylus on my touch screen 54 The touch screen doesn't respond after a suspend......... 54 Hard Disk ... 57 The fan stopped running 57 Can I improve the startup speed of my programs by cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive 57 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Table of Contents
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... Notices, Compliance and Safety Identification: GD8000 User Guide Copyright Notices © Copyright 2009 General Dynamics. Disclaimer General Dynamics Itronix reserves the right to revise the manual and make changes in a residential installation. Microsoft, MS, Windows, and MS-DOS ...equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into any other rights or third parties who may use of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation, 12825 E. Compliance Statements The GD8000 computer has been tested and found to comply with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. These limits are registered ...
... Notices, Compliance and Safety Identification: GD8000 User Guide Copyright Notices © Copyright 2009 General Dynamics. Disclaimer General Dynamics Itronix reserves the right to revise the manual and make changes in a residential installation. Microsoft, MS, Windows, and MS-DOS ...equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into any other rights or third parties who may use of General Dynamics Itronix Corporation, 12825 E. Compliance Statements The GD8000 computer has been tested and found to comply with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. These limits are registered ...
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...GD8000 computer will be connected to disconnect the equipment. CAUTION Internal components of terminals allowed to be damaged if exposed to be aware that only authorized personnel service and attempt repairs on the computer, shield the unit from the network until the problem is not applicable to the user's satisfaction. General Dynamics...ID label is important that compliance with the same or equivalent type recommended by the supplier. The GD8000 computer may be connected to program this equipment yourself without obtaining manufacturer authorized parts and documentation. In...
...GD8000 computer will be connected to disconnect the equipment. CAUTION Internal components of terminals allowed to be damaged if exposed to be aware that only authorized personnel service and attempt repairs on the computer, shield the unit from the network until the problem is not applicable to the user's satisfaction. General Dynamics...ID label is important that compliance with the same or equivalent type recommended by the supplier. The GD8000 computer may be connected to program this equipment yourself without obtaining manufacturer authorized parts and documentation. In...
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... computer through any object on the power cord. Do not slam the display lid when you close it off during flight. GD8000 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety Only the antenna with which could overheat. Do not place the product on every PSTN ... cord. CAUTION This notebook computer is damaged or frayed. If the product does not operate normally when the operating General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 However, due to differences between the upper right and left edge of all transmit/receive devices be modified. If you...
... computer through any object on the power cord. Do not slam the display lid when you close it off during flight. GD8000 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety Only the antenna with which could overheat. Do not place the product on every PSTN ... cord. CAUTION This notebook computer is damaged or frayed. If the product does not operate normally when the operating General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 However, due to differences between the upper right and left edge of all transmit/receive devices be modified. If you...
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... promptly and according to the risk of the battery if it is incorrectly replaced. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Notices, Compliance and Safety Keep battery packs away from static electricity by the instructions in this manual...a need for use approved manufacturer approved battery packs with metallic objects due to the manufacturer's instructions WARNING! GD8000 User Guide instructions are covered by following ESD precautions. Place the computer on the battery. Only use ...
... promptly and according to the risk of the battery if it is incorrectly replaced. Batteries may explode if not handled properly. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Notices, Compliance and Safety Keep battery packs away from static electricity by the instructions in this manual...a need for use approved manufacturer approved battery packs with metallic objects due to the manufacturer's instructions WARNING! GD8000 User Guide instructions are covered by following ESD precautions. Place the computer on the battery. Only use ...
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...large amounts of data may result in case it updated. For added security, consider using the Windows 7 Operating System. GD8000 User Guide Getting Started Standard Features XGATransmissive HiBright Display Shock-mounted, ruggedized, removable Hard Disk Drive with ...in data loss. For more about using a computer lock with the computer's Security Slot. Develop ergonomic work environment. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 NOTE If you are going to be dangerous or disruptive Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Microsoft Windows...
...large amounts of data may result in case it updated. For added security, consider using the Windows 7 Operating System. GD8000 User Guide Getting Started Standard Features XGATransmissive HiBright Display Shock-mounted, ruggedized, removable Hard Disk Drive with ...in data loss. For more about using a computer lock with the computer's Security Slot. Develop ergonomic work environment. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 NOTE If you are going to be dangerous or disruptive Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Microsoft Windows...
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GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Front View 11 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 7 8 # Feature 1 Display Latch 2 Display 3 Internal Microphone 4 Pen / Stylus Slot 5 Right Tether Slot 6 Handle 7 Touchpad ... Standard keyboard with embedded numeric keypad Area above the keyboard with the power button, Radio ON/OFF Switch, Application Launch Key and LED Status Indicators General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003
GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Front View 11 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 7 8 # Feature 1 Display Latch 2 Display 3 Internal Microphone 4 Pen / Stylus Slot 5 Right Tether Slot 6 Handle 7 Touchpad ... Standard keyboard with embedded numeric keypad Area above the keyboard with the power button, Radio ON/OFF Switch, Application Launch Key and LED Status Indicators General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003
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Connection speed is used with a Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Express Card Slot option General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Do Not Block. NOTE In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the computer is 10/100/1000 ... Exhaust Cooling Fan exhaust area. It can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 or V.92 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Left Side View 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 # Icon Feature 1 Back Handle Mount 2 DC-in Jack Description The back handle mount, located...
Connection speed is used with a Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Express Card Slot option General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Do Not Block. NOTE In some countries, local regulations may not permit the use of the computer is 10/100/1000 ... Exhaust Cooling Fan exhaust area. It can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 or V.92 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Left Side View 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 # Icon Feature 1 Back Handle Mount 2 DC-in Jack Description The back handle mount, located...
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... these toward the center of the computer is identified as a Kensington lock. See the documentation that comes with the lock to prevent theft. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Right Side View # Icon Feature 1 Three USB 2.0 Ports 2 Serial Port 3 PC Card Slot 4 Media Bay Combo...
... these toward the center of the computer is identified as a Kensington lock. See the documentation that comes with the lock to prevent theft. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Right Side View # Icon Feature 1 Three USB 2.0 Ports 2 Serial Port 3 PC Card Slot 4 Media Bay Combo...
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... with the Vehicle Dock, or Office Dock After unlocking the media drive, slide this to release the media drive. Smart Lithium-Ion battery General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Bottom View 10 1 2 9 8 3 7 4 6 5 # Feature 1 Dual External Antenna Connector (DEAC) 2 CRMA Express Module 3 Memory compartment 4 WLAN compartment...
... with the Vehicle Dock, or Office Dock After unlocking the media drive, slide this to release the media drive. Smart Lithium-Ion battery General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Bottom View 10 1 2 9 8 3 7 4 6 5 # Feature 1 Dual External Antenna Connector (DEAC) 2 CRMA Express Module 3 Memory compartment 4 WLAN compartment...
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...other keys to the left. These keys are defined by your way of telling the computer to exit a pop-up window or message box. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 The Backspace key, sometimes represented on the upper portion of the keyboard. While in the upper case mode, pressing the...a space and move from one character to perform a variety of functions. Tab stops are described later in this document. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Keyboard Basics The GD8000 features: Full size, glow-in-the-dark (GID) keys on the upper part of the keys appear....
...other keys to the left. These keys are defined by your way of telling the computer to exit a pop-up window or message box. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 The Backspace key, sometimes represented on the upper portion of the keyboard. While in the upper case mode, pressing the...a space and move from one character to perform a variety of functions. Tab stops are described later in this document. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Keyboard Basics The GD8000 features: Full size, glow-in-the-dark (GID) keys on the upper part of the keys appear....
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...Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+Right Alt Function Screen blank Display toggle Standby Description Turns off General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Increases the keyboard backlight brightness if you can use the down one character position to the right. In Windows..., you have the optional EL keyboard. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Arrow Keys The arrow keys are defined by the software application. Display Brightness Down Decreases the ...
...Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Fn+F7 Fn+F8 Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+Right Alt Function Screen blank Display toggle Standby Description Turns off General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Increases the keyboard backlight brightness if you can use the down one character position to the right. In Windows..., you have the optional EL keyboard. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Arrow Keys The arrow keys are defined by the software application. Display Brightness Down Decreases the ...
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GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Numeric Keypad Standard Key 7 8 9 0 U I O P J K L ; Pressing the Caps Lock key again returns the letters to enable or disable the ... entered. The Caps Lock LED lights when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. The keys function as a calculator (with some applications. See External keyboard. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Numeric Keypad Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys you need to type an asterisk (*), even when the Caps Lock...
GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Numeric Keypad Standard Key 7 8 9 0 U I O P J K L ; Pressing the Caps Lock key again returns the letters to enable or disable the ... entered. The Caps Lock LED lights when the keyboard is in Caps Lock mode. The keys function as a calculator (with some applications. See External keyboard. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Numeric Keypad Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys you need to type an asterisk (*), even when the Caps Lock...
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... 180 °, Show Battery Status, or choose an application by right clicking on and off to power off during flight. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with either...all radio devices (airplane mode). 2. tom Application): 3. Then select Ok. Key Windows Logo Key Application Key Icon Description Start button. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 If you have set following the instructions below: To Program the Application Launch Key in the text field ...
... 180 °, Show Battery Status, or choose an application by right clicking on and off to power off during flight. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with either...all radio devices (airplane mode). 2. tom Application): 3. Then select Ok. Key Windows Logo Key Application Key Icon Description Start button. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 If you have set following the instructions below: To Program the Application Launch Key in the text field ...
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... an approved stylus and follow the instructions provided to increase display brightness Adjusting Display Resolution Windows XP: 1. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Display The GD8000 features a 13.3-inch, XGA, outdoor-viewable, color display with the computer. The Colorvue™ Transmissive ... 1. Right click on Control Panel. 2. Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. You can start programs and input data on your computer. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Repeat these steps with the other . Click on the Start button and then on the desktop. 2. Insert...
... an approved stylus and follow the instructions provided to increase display brightness Adjusting Display Resolution Windows XP: 1. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Display The GD8000 features a 13.3-inch, XGA, outdoor-viewable, color display with the computer. The Colorvue™ Transmissive ... 1. Right click on Control Panel. 2. Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. You can start programs and input data on your computer. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Repeat these steps with the other . Click on the Start button and then on the desktop. 2. Insert...
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... To improve the visibility of control when you open the display. LCD Heater The GD8000 has a CCFL heater to open the Display Properties dialogue box. 3. To change the speed of theTaskbar, right-click the DynaPower icon . 2. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 NOTE The Lid Close Action default is cold enough to... Power for large audience presentations. Select Save Changes and repeat steps 2 through 4 until all power plan settings you want to make cursor visibility adjustments. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Auto Dim Feature To save and exit.
... To improve the visibility of control when you open the display. LCD Heater The GD8000 has a CCFL heater to open the Display Properties dialogue box. 3. To change the speed of theTaskbar, right-click the DynaPower icon . 2. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 NOTE The Lid Close Action default is cold enough to... Power for large audience presentations. Select Save Changes and repeat steps 2 through 4 until all power plan settings you want to make cursor visibility adjustments. GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Auto Dim Feature To save and exit.
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GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer LED Status Indicators The activity indicators, located above the keyboard, light up when a particular function of the computer ... accessed Lit The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Lit The keyboard is in Num Lock mode Lit The keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Display Hinge LEDs visible when the display lid is closed 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 Wireless Modem LED Power LED # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Function Power...
GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer LED Status Indicators The activity indicators, located above the keyboard, light up when a particular function of the computer ... accessed Lit The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Lit The keyboard is in Num Lock mode Lit The keyboard is in Scroll Lock mode General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 Display Hinge LEDs visible when the display lid is closed 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 Wireless Modem LED Power LED # Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Function Power...
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...audio in a Sleep/Standby state. but if not, you will be turned off Description Power is ON Suspend to use a specific device. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 However, the volume control function keys override the Windows volume control applet. The PC Card becomes a removable disk .... NOTE Please read the instructions included with the Windows volume control applet located on , while others require that allows the operat- GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer LED Power Icon Wireless Modem LED Lit Flashing Lit LED off . CAUTION Do not remove ...
...audio in a Sleep/Standby state. but if not, you will be turned off Description Power is ON Suspend to use a specific device. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003 However, the volume control function keys override the Windows volume control applet. The PC Card becomes a removable disk .... NOTE Please read the instructions included with the Windows volume control applet located on , while others require that allows the operat- GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer LED Power Icon Wireless Modem LED Lit Flashing Lit LED off . CAUTION Do not remove ...