Making Connections; Attaching Power; To Attach Ac Power; Using The (Optional) Office Dock - General Dynamics Itronix GD2000 User Manual

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Your computer is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors,
offering advanced communications technology. Before connecting
any peripherals, read all related operation and safety instructions.
To add connectivity, you may purchase a
Dock, or an optional, factory installed

Attaching Power

Your GD2000 can be powered by battery, by attaching an AC
Adapter or Vehicle Adapter to the DC power port, or by con-
necting the computer to a powered Vehicle Dock or Office Dock
(using your existing AC Adapter).
note
When external power is properly applied, the External
Power LED lights.
Caution
Only use the provided dedicated AC Adapter or
Vehicle Adapter to power this computer.

To Attach AC Power:

1.
If the computer has a dust cover over the back edge connec-
tions, pull it back and rotate it to the side.
2.
Connect the AC adapter power cord to the AC adapter.
3.
Connect the AC adapter to the DC power port on the
your computer.
note
Push the DC jack firmly into the computer until it "clicks."
4.
Connect the AC adapter power cord to a properly grounded AC
outlet.
note
It is recommended you plug the AC adapter into a
quality surge protector.

Using the (optional) Office Dock

1.
Attach the Office Dock to the back of the computer.
2.
Attach the power supply to the DC-in jack on the right side of
the dock. The power LED lights and the battery automatically
begins charging when properly connected and powered.
At ambient temperature,
NOTE
tery should charge from empty to 90% in less than three
hours if the unit is suspended or off. It should take less than
four hours if the unit is in use.
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Vehicle Dock or Office
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around 20°C (68ºF
Office Dock

Making Connections

Using the (optional) Vehicle Adapter

1.
Attach the vehicle adapter to the DC-in jack on the back of the
computer.
2.
Attach the 12V (cigarette lighter) adapter to the vehicle's 12V
socket, turning it slightly to make a good connection.
Caution
The vehicle adapter is not designed for con-
tinuous use. It is a convenient, temporary power source for.
For extensive vehicle use and permanent installations,wire
the (fused) vehicle charger adapter directly to the vehicle
power supply. For additional information regarding perma-
nent installation, contact your sales representative.
3.
The power LED lights and the vehicle adapter automatically
begins charging the computer's battery when properly connect-
ed. At moderate temperatures, around 20°C (68ºF), the battery
should charge from empty to 90% in less than three hours if the
unit is suspended or off. It should take less than four hours if
the unit is in use.
note
As the battery temperature approaches the ends of
its temperature range (5°C/ 41°F to 50°C/122°F), it may take
longer to charge the battery.
Caution
Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or
cold temperatures for long periods. To prevent possible
damage to the battery, the GD2000 does not allow the bat-
tery to charge if the internal temperature of the battery gets
too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high (> 50°C or > 122°F).

Attaching USB Devices

Your computer comes with a universal serial bus (USB) 2.0 port
on the right side of the computer. This enables you to attach
various devices such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer.
USB devices can be chained together on a single cable.
note
The office dock provides two additional USB 2.0 ports.

External keyboard or pointing device

You can connect an external USB keyboard, mouse or other
pointing device to the USB port.