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- Page 1 GD2000 User Guide General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0139-002...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GD2000 User Guide Table of Contents Notices, Compliance and Safety ......5 Touchscreen Calibration ............ 18 Simultaneous or Extended Display ........18 Copyright Notice ..........5 Display Tips ............... 18 Disclaimer ............. 5 LED Status Indicators ........19 Trademark and Patent Notice ......5 Radio and Wireless Status LEDs ........ - Page 3 GD2000 User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents GPS (option) ............25 USB Control Sub-Menu ............ 38 Super IO Configuration ............. 38 About GPS ................. 25 Improving Radio Coverage ......26 2nd Super IO Configuration ..........39 Battery Calibration Sub-Menu .......... 40 In any Location ..............
- Page 4 GD2000 User Guide Table of Contents Table of Contents Service and Support ..........55 The batteries don’t last very long ........51 Troubleshooting .............51 The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery ... 52 The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging indicator light is still on.................
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Page 5: Notices, Compliance And Safety
General Dynamics Itronix reserves the right to revise the man- authority to operate this equipment. ual and make periodic changes to the content without a direct or inferred obligation to General Dynamics Itronix to notify any This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 6: Safety Information
If you have radios in your computer (including GPS) and your computer is equipped with a radio on/ Enclosed with each GD2000 notebook computer is the radio „ off switch, please use it to turn your radios off during flight. If specific safety information. -
Page 7: Battery Pack Safety And Precautions
To prevent possible damage to the battery, the controls may result in damage and will often require extensive GD2000 does not allow the battery to charge if the internal tem- work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal perature of the battery gets too low (<... -
Page 8: Getting Started
GD2000 User Guide Getting Started Getting Started Standard Parts Bluetooth ® „ „ GD2000 Fully-Rugged, Ultra-Mobile Notebook „ Operating System Information Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 7 .6A) (56.24 WHr) Pack „ AC Adapter and Power Cord „ For information and help with Windows XP, select Start, Help ®... -
Page 9: Getting Familiar
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Front View Feature Description Display 5.61” backlit touchscreen, wide SVGA display (1024 x 600) Internal Integrated, weatherized microphone for audio input Microphone Touchpad Use for navigation Speaker Integrated speaker for audio output Micro Joystick Thumb operated joystick for cursor control. Use for navigation like the touchpad or external mouse. -
Page 10: Back Edge View
Office Vehicle Docks so you can add additional ports to the GD2000. Power connection for the included AC power cord. Attach the power cord here and to DC-In Port a 120 volt wall socket to power the unit and recharge the battery. -
Page 11: Keyboard Basics
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Keyboard Basics The GD2000 keyboard includes: 70-key Keyboard „ Mouse buttons „ Touchpad Micro Joystick „ Direction Pad (D-Pad) „ Dedicated Ctrl+Alt+Del „ Function Keys Twelve „ Four Application Launch Buttons „ Radio ON/OFF Hot Key (option) „... -
Page 12: Navigation Tools
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Description SHIFT SHIFT key changes the keys through to the UPPER CASE position. When you press an alpha- betic key, the character appears as a capital letter. When you press with other keys, the charac- SHIFT ters on the upper part of the keys appear. -
Page 13: Touchpad
. Now you can choose TouchPad settings for the way you work. Hold the GD2000 in both hands with your thumbs on the key- board. The touchpad is easily accessible by moving right thumb The Synaptics TouchPad can also be accessed via the icon in over the touchpad, though you can use any finger. -
Page 14: Function Keys And Key Combinations
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Function Keys and Key Combinations When using function keys, press and hold one of the keys, then press the other key in the key combination. Function Keys Function Function Description Help Opens the Microsoft Help and Support Center. -
Page 15: Special Keys
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Special Keys The keyboard has several keys that perform special functions, providing ease of use with the GD2000’s compact keyboard. Icon Description Windows Logo Key START button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, includ- ®... -
Page 16: Radio On/Off Hot Key (Option)
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Radio ON/OFF Hot Key (option) Application Launch Buttons Caution FAA regulations require that all transmit/receive Once programmed, press each application launch button to devices be turned off during flight. start the associated application. The application launch but- tons are marked below the keyboard. -
Page 17: Display
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Display For Windows ® System Tray Taskbar On the area of the , right-click the Active Lid Switch DynaPower icon At the top of the grid, select the appropriate Power plan. The active lid switch automatically places the computer in stand-by when you close the display lid. -
Page 18: Touchscreen Calibration
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Touchscreen Calibration Screen Cleaning: With the outdoor viewable DynaVue , you can start programs The computer display, with proper usage and cleaning, will last ® and input data on the touchscreen using the provided pen for the anticipated field life of the product (3 to 5 years) without (stylus). -
Page 19: Led Status Indicators
Solid State Drive (SSD) The LED Status Indicators below keyboard. # Icon Function LED Description The hard drive in the GD2000 is a removable shock-mounted 1.8-inch SSD. Power Power is ON Flashing... -
Page 20: To Insert A Hard Drive
Stealth mode and optional Trusted Platform Module V1.2 (TPM). Once the drive is projecting from the GD2000, grasp it gently BIOS Level Passwords and pull it straight out, away from the unit. Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set, no one can access the computer without entering the correct password. -
Page 21: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)
Right Side ENERGY STAR® General Dynamics Itronix is committed to designing mobile computers with the environment in mind. Not only do we design computers that withstand the environment – with rugged features that enable you to use them in extreme operating conditions, we design computers that use less energy, reducing environmental pollution. -
Page 22: Making Connections
Caution The vehicle adapter is not designed for con- Your GD2000 can be powered by battery, by attaching an AC tinuous use. It is a convenient, temporary power source for. Adapter or Vehicle Adapter to the DC power port, or by con-... -
Page 23: Attaching Audio Devices
GD2000 User Guide Making Connections Attaching Audio Devices Using Extended Display When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop. Connect a stereo headset or microphone to the 3.5mm audio This allows you to open and view one program on the external jack on the right side of the computer. -
Page 24: Wireless Communication
GD2000 User Guide GD2000 User Guide Wireless Communication Your GD2000 supports up to three integrated radios and GPS for walls do degrade the signal and reduce its range. superior wireless communication (One radio per category listed below). note Due to the compact nature of the GD2000, only two Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) „... -
Page 25: Evdo Rev. A/Evdo Rev. 0/1Xrtt/Cdma
GD2000 User Guide Wireless Communication GPS (option) CDMA), is one of the most significant advances in the evolution of telecommunications into 3G networks. About GPS UMTS is a worldwide standard for wide-area wireless data communication based on Global Systems for Mobile commu- The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a worldwide radio- nications (GSM™). -
Page 26: Improving Radio Coverage
Improving Radio Coverage Antennas Wireless connectivity between your computer and wireless The GD2000 has several embedded antenna options to support network access points is essential. Maintaining this wireless wireless communications. They require no user action. connectivity over a wide area is fundamental to the usefulness Caution Use only the supplied or an approved antenna(s). -
Page 27: Battery Power
While the battery may not provide 100% capacity at note BIOS level calibration may not be available with all temperature extremes, its capacity returns to normal when its General Dynamics Itronix computers. Use the Windows ® Bat- temperature normalizes around 20°C (68°F). -
Page 28: Installing And Removing The Battery Pack
To Install the Battery: Close the display and turn the computer over so that the com- When you use the AC adapter to connect your GD2000 to a puter is resting on the closed display. power outlet, the battery begins to recharge automatically. -
Page 29: When To Replace The Battery
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power tiPs Performance . You can click on Change plan settings under each option to edit a power plan. Partial discharge/charge cycles are preferred compared to drain- „ ing the battery completely and recharging. For Windows ®... -
Page 30: Managing Power
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power recommended that you use Power Saver rather than the Power DynaPower DynaPower Use the utility. Left-click on the icon „ Taskbar Management utility located in the Control Panel. Power Saver in the and choose a power plan from the drop-down... -
Page 31: Power Button Settings
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power Resume time is very quick. How your battery behaves in warm conditions For Windows XP: Select Start, Turn Off Computer, Standby ® To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system may not to enter Standby/Sleep mode. -
Page 32: Tip 3. Calibrate Your Battery
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power Tip 6. Clean terminals Identifying power wasting programs The following will help you determine if your system is running Dirty terminals can be a cause of charging problems. Clean applications or processes that are keeping the CPU busy: battery terminals with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alco- hol. -
Page 33: Starting The Bios Setup Utility
SETUP” is displayed at the bottom of the screen, press and hold Fn+F2. The Aptio Setup Utility will open. Caution The BIOS configuration on your GD2000 comes pre-configured at the factory with optimal settings. These settings may be changed at any time, however, be aware of the effects of making changes. Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. -
Page 34: The Main Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS # Function Description 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. -
Page 35: The Advanced Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS The Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu provides the user with the ability to configrure specific system settings. Field Setting Function Stealth Mode Configuration Sub-Menu Depending on Stealth Mode setting, LED, FAN Beeps, LCD Bright- ness, Audio and Wireless devices will keep silent when activated. -
Page 36: Stealth Mode Configuration
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS GPS Support The GPS support option is powered on when the system boots nabled if GPS support is enabled. It is not powered on when the system Disabled boots if the GPS support option is disabled. -
Page 37: Keyboard Features
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Keyboard Features The Keyboard Features screen is used to configure the keyboard start up settings. Field Setting Function NumLock Auto Sets NumLock on/off/auto state at startups. Affects external key- boards. Left Mouse Button Enables/Disables the left mouse button on the keyboard. -
Page 38: Usb Control Sub-Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS USB Control Sub-Menu The USB Control sub-menu is used to configure all USB ports. Field Setting Description External USB Ports Enables/Disables all external USB ports. nabled Disabled USB Devices for Expansion Enables/Disables all USB Controller Functions for the Slice module. -
Page 39: 2Nd Super Io Configuration
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Interrupt IRQ3 Select Interrupt for the COM port. irq4 Serial Port for GPS Turns GPS serial port on/off. nabled Disabled Base I/O address: Sets the base I/O address for GPS port. irq5 Interrupt Select Interrupt for the COM port. -
Page 40: Battery Calibration Sub-Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Battery Calibration Sub-Menu process empties and charges the Battery Calibration battery, allowing the battery gauge to accurately monitor the battery status. It will take from 10 to 16 ours to calibrate the battery, depending on how much power the battery already contains. -
Page 41: Trusted Platform Module (Tpm) Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Field Setting Function Set Supervisor Enter New Password The supervisor password controls access to the Setup Utility. The Password Confirm New Password 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 to move though the fields enter- ing a new password, or leaving it blank to remove the password. -
Page 42: Tpm Configuration Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS TPM Configuration Menu After the TPM Support option on the Security menu is enabled, the TPM State menu appears. 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. -
Page 43: The Boot Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS The Boot Menu The Boot Menu sets the order of priority for devices from which the system will boot. Available devices are auto- matically detected by the computer. Field Settings Function Boot Priority Order Sub Sub-Menu Displays boot drive order. -
Page 44: The Save & Exit Menu
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS The Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit Menu will exit the user from the BIOS setup and start up the Windows operating system. ® Field Function Exit Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility and save the changes to BIOS. -
Page 45: Expansion Modules (Option)
If an expansion module is included, its hard drive is also accessible (See Optional Equipment and Accessories Place the hard drive in the slot on the GD2000 and slowing slide it in straight until the latch clicks into place. General Dynamics Itronix 72-0139-001... -
Page 46: Office Dock
9-Pin Serial Port Connect any 9-pin serial device. External VGA Video Out Connector Connect an external monitor or projector to your GD2000. External devices require a VGA connector. DC-In port Connect the included AC power cord here and to a 120 volt wall socket to provide power to the device. -
Page 47: Vehicle Power Adapter
Connect the GD2000 to the vehicle power adapter as needed; „ disconnect when charging is complete or the unit is not in use. Allow the GD2000 to power on and run from the internal battery „ periodically during the day. -
Page 48: Computer Maintenance And Storage
GD2000 User Guide Maintenance and Storage The GD2000 is rugged and weather resistant. Handle it with the Follow the shut down steps for your operating system. normal care required by any sophisticated electronic equipment and it Warning Do not press and hold the POWER BUTTON will provide reliable service even under harsh field conditions. -
Page 49: Cleaning Your Computer
To make a backup copy of drive C:, note General Dynamics Itronix offers a display cleaning kit use the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility. Select Start, that you can order via the website. - Page 50 GD2000 User Guide Maintenance and Storage Option 2 : Restoring a Backup Windows ® Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup. Then follow the instructions in the wizard to restore files and settings. Windows Vista: ® Select Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance. Then select Backup Your Computer.
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Page 51: Applications
Mobile Computer Tools . If your battery Check the charger connection to the GD2000 and verify that it is „ is new or has not been used for several weeks, calibrating the detecting external power. The power status LED should be lit. -
Page 52: Keyboard And Mouse Troubleshooting
GD2000 User Guide Troubleshooting I changed my display resolution, but I see no differ- and even the best maintained batteries eventually need to be retired. Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the ence on the screen usage you need from it. -
Page 53: The Speaker Volume Is Too High Or Too Low
„ Power Management) and increase the non-activity time to using to make sure it is working properly. enter suspend. If the GD2000 computer does not turn on, restart the computer „ POWER by holding down the button for at least 10 seconds and... -
Page 54: The Led's, Backlight, And/Or Keyboard Backlight Don't Illumi Nate
, and restart the RF applications, if ® „ this does not resolve the problem image corruption is likely. Re- image the GD2000 and try again. RF Communication Issues If coverage is historically good at this location, check the signal „... -
Page 55: Service And Support
Client Care Center (CCC) The General Dynamics Itronix Client Care Center provides world class service with a single entry point of access to meet all your needs including: Troubleshooting and RMA origination „...