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GD8000 User Guide Getting Familiar With Your Computer Display The GD8000 features a 13.3-inch, XGA, outdoor-viewable, color display with an optional integrated touch screen. You can start programs and input data on the touch screen using an approved pen (stylus) that comes with the computer. The Colorvue™ Transmissive display technology uses a built-in backlight for easy reading in most ambient light conditions. DynaVue® display technology provides improved outdoor visibility and even works well in sunlight. CAUTION To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when you close it. Also, do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed. Install the Stylus Tether 1. Insert one tether loop through one of the holes on the end of the stylus, then pull it back through the adjacent hole. NOTE The holes in the stylus are notched on one side and smooth on the other. Feed the tether through the smooth side first, so that it lies inside the notch when finished. 2. Insert the free end of the tether through the loop and pull the slack back through the loop to secure the stylus. 3. Repeat these steps with the other end of the tether to attach it to one of the tether slots on the front on your computer. Press down to remove stylus smooth side Calibrate the (optional) Touch Screen 1. Press down on one side of the stylus to remove it from its slot below the touchpad. 2. From the Start menu select All Programs, eGalaxTouch, Configure Utility. 3. On the eGalaxTouch dialogue box, select the Tools tab and then click the Linearization Button.This will initiate 9 pt calibration. 4. Use an approved stylus and follow the instructions provided to complete touch screen calibration. 5. Click OK to save the new settings and click OK again to begin using your computer. Adjusting Display Brightness „„ Press Fn + F6 to decrease display brightness „„ Press Fn + F7 to increase display brightness Adjusting Display Resolution Windows XP: 1. Right click on the desktop. 2. Select Properties and then select the Settings tab.The dialog box indicates the monitor screen resolution. 3. Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution. Normally, you should use the resolution suggested for the display or monitor. Windows Vista and Windows 7: 1. Click on the Start button and then on Control Panel. 2. Under Appearance and Personalization, click on Adjust Screen Resolution. 3. Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution. NOTE Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed for will reduce the area of the display. You can stretch low resolution displays to full screen size by enabling Screen Expansion on the Main Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility. However, the stretching may cause distortion, especially to fonts. Higher resolution modes may be used as long as the monitor supports them. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003

Section	Page
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 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 in Windows XP and Vista	17
To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows 7	17
Display	18
Install the Stylus 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
LCD Heater	19
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®	26
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
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
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
Option 1: Restoring System Information	50
Option 2 : Restoring a Backup	50
Option 3: Restoring Drive C:	50
Service and Support	52
Client Care Center (CCC)	52
Services Expertise	52
Product Support - 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	53
The batteries take much longer than seven hours to charge	53
The batteries don’t last very long	53
The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery	54
The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging LED is still lit	54
My battery seems to have less and less capacity	54
Display / Touch Screen	54
The display performance is slow	54
I can’t read the display	54
The underlined, inverse, and hypertext characters are difficult to read on the screen	54
I can’t see the cursor while using the DOS editor	54
I changed my display resolution, but I see no difference on the screen	54
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	54
The hard disk will not spin up so the computer can’t boot up	54
The computer does not startup properly	54
Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting	55
Something unexpected happens when I press a key	55
Incorrect characters appear on the screen when I press certain keys	55
I have difficulty double-clicking the mouse fast enough	55
Modem Troubleshooting	55
The modem doesn’t work	55
The modem doesn’t dial a number	55
The modem dials and receives an answer but does not establish a connection	55
PC Cards	55
I can’t remove the PC card	55
Read Error	55
The computer locks up when I remove the PC card	55
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting	56
The computer shuts off unexpectedly	56
The speaker volume is too high or too low	56
The computer won’t turn on	56
The computer won’t turn off	56
The computer enters suspend mode too quickly	56
The computer doesn’t automatically suspend	56
The system date and time are incorrect	56
I receive an “out of memory” error message	56
Holding down the Power button to reset the computer doesn’t always work	57
The computer doesn’t make any sounds, even during boot-up	57
The fan stopped running	57

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GD8000 User Guide

Display

The GD8000 features a 13.3-inch, XGA, outdoor-viewable,

color display with an optional integrated touch screen. You

can start programs and input data on the touch screen using

an approved pen (stylus) that comes with the computer. The

Colorvue™ Transmissive display technology uses a built-in

backlight for easy reading in most ambient light conditions.

DynaVue

display technology provides improved outdoor

visibility and even works well in sunlight.

CAUTION

To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it

when you close it. Also, do not place any object on top of the

computer when the display is closed.

Install the Stylus Tether

Insert one tether loop through one of the holes on the end of

the stylus, then pull it back through the adjacent hole.

NOTE

The holes in the stylus are notched on one side and

smooth on the other. Feed the tether through the smooth side

ﬁrst, so that it lies inside the notch when ﬁnished.

Insert the free end of the tether through the loop and pull the

slack back through the loop to secure the stylus.

Repeat these steps with the other end of the tether to attach it

to one of the tether slots on the front on your computer.

Calibrate the (optional) Touch Screen

Press down on one side of the stylus to remove it from its slot

below the touchpad.

From the

Start

menu select

All Programs, eGalaxTouch,

Conﬁgure Utility

On the eGalaxTouch dialogue box, select the

Tools

tab and

then click the

Linearization Button

. This will initiate

9 pt

calibration

Use an approved stylus and follow the instructions provided to

complete touch screen calibration.

Click

to save the new settings and click

again to begin

using your computer.

Adjusting Display Brightness

Press

FN + F6

to decrease display brightness

Press

FN + F7

to increase display brightness

Press down to remove stylus

Getting Familiar With Your Computer

Adjusting Display Resolution

Windows XP:

Right click on the desktop.

Select

Properties

and then select the

Settings

tab. The dialog

box indicates the monitor screen resolution.

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

use the resolution suggested for the display or monitor.

Windows Vista and Windows 7:

1. Click on the

Start

button and then on

Control Panel

2. Under

Appearance and Personalization

, click on

Adjust

Screen Resolution

3. Use the slide bar to adjust the resolution.

NOTE

Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed

for will reduce the area of the display. You can stretch low

resolution displays to full screen size by enabling

Screen

Expansion

on the

Main Menu

of the

BIOS Setup Utility

However, the stretching may cause distortion, especially to

fonts. Higher resolution modes may be used as long as the

monitor supports them.

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