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GD2000 User Guide
Display
Active Lid Switch
The active lid switch automatically places the computer in
stand-by when you close the display lid. It resumes when you
open the display. The active lid switch is a magnet that holds
the unit together when closed.
To close the display lid, fold it down gently until you hear a
click.
Lid Switch Power Management Settings
For Windows
XP:
®
1.
On the
System Tray
area of the
Saver
icon (
or
).
2.
Adjust Power Properties
From the menu, select
3.
Advanced
Select the
button.
4.
Select what you want to happen when you close the display lid:
ƒ
ƒ
Do Nothing
ƒ
ƒ
Stand By
(default)
ƒ
ƒ
Hibernate
5.
Check the
Wakeup
box if you want the computer to resume
when you open the display lid.
You can also click on the Start button, Control Panel, Mobile
PC, Power Options. From the choices on the left-hand side
of the screen, click on Choose what closing the lid does.
Under Power button and lid settings, select actions from
the drop-down menus.
For Windows
Vista:
®
By default the Active Lid Switch is set to Sleep when closing
the lid. To change this settings do the following:
1.
System Tray
On the
area of the
DynaPower
icon
.
2.
From the sub-menu that displays, click on
Grid
Power Plan
. You will see the
the AC adapter at the top of the grid. From the choices on the
left-hand side of the screen, scroll down until you see
buttons and lid
.
3.
From the drop-down menus you can specify the action to take
when you open and close the lid, press the
SLEEP BUTTON
press the
button.
note
The color-coded legend at the bottom of the Grid
shows power usage.
You can also click on the Start button, Control Panel, Mobile
PC, Power Options. From the choices on the left-hand side of
the screen, click on Choose what closing the lid does. Under
Power button and lid settings, select actions from the drop-
down menus.
General Dynamics Itronix 72-0139-001
Taskbar
, right-click the P
.
Taskbar
, right-click the
DynaPower Power
selected for the battery and
Power
POWER BUTTON
Start
, and click on the
menu power
For Windows
7:
®
1.
System Tray
On the
DynaPower
icon
2.
At the top of the grid, select the appropriate
3.
Select the desired action settings for both battery or AC power.
4.
In the
Power buttons and lid
tion
and
Lid Close Action
5.
Save Changes
Select
power plan settings you wish to modify.
note
The Lid Close Action default is Standby for Windows
and Sleep for Windows
ing.
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Adjusting Display Brightness
Use the display brightness keys to adjust brightness.
Automatic Dim Feature
To save battery power, your computer automatically dims the
display when the computer is not attached to external power.
note
You may still manually adjust display brightness.
See
Managing Power
To Enable or Disable Automatic Dim
1.
Restart the computer by selecting
Restart
.
2.
ENTER
Press
during boot up to open the
3.
Launch System Setup
Select
4.
RIGHT ARROW KEY
Use the
5.
Use the
DOWN ARROW
and press
ENTER
6.
Use the
DOWN ARROW
ENTER
.
7.
Choose
Enabled
8.
ESC
Press
to save this setting and exit
Adjusting Display Resolution
,
1.
Right click
on the desktop.
2.
Select
Propertie
box indicates the monitor screen resolution.
3.
Use the
Screen Resolution
Normally, you should use the resolution suggested for the
display or monitor.
note
Using a lower resolution than the screen was designed
for will reduce the area of the display. Higher resolution modes
may be used, as long as the monitor supports them.
Getting Familiar
Taskbar
area of the
, right-click the
.
Power
section, select the
.
and repeat steps 2 through 4 until all
7. The default Lid Open Action is Do Noth-
®
for more information.
Start, Turn Off Computer,
Setup Utility
menu.
Advanced
to select the
to select
Auto Brightness Control
.
to select
Auto DIMMING
or
Disabled
and press
ENTER
BIOS Setu
s and then select the
Settings
slide bar to adjust the resolution.
plan.
Lid Open Ac-
XP
®
.
screen.
and press
.
p.
tab. The dialog
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