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GD2000 User Guide
1.
Plug in the AC adapter and restart the computer.
2.
When the initial startup screen appears, press either the
F2
or
ENTER
keys to enter the
3.
Select
Battery Calibration
note
The AC adapter and battery must be installed to con-
tinue.
4.
Primary
Secondary battery
Select the
or
press
ENTER
. This will start battery calibration.
note
Battery calibration takes from 10 to 16 hours,
depending on charge level prior to start of the calibration.
Beginning calibration with batteries at or near full charge
will significantly shorten overall calibration time.
5.
When the calibration process has completed a message will
display asking you to reboot the computer. Please reboot
the computer.
6.
At the initial startup screen again press either the
ENTER
keys to enter the CMOS Setup Menu.
7.
Battery Calibration
Select
sults, including completion date and capacity, will display. If
the capacity is less than 70% of the battery's rated capacity
found on the label of the battery, order a replacement.
Installing and removing the battery pack
Caution!
Before removing the battery pack, make sure that
you have an AC adapter connected to the computer; otherwise,
turn off the computer.
To Install the Battery:
Close the display and turn the computer over so that the com-
puter is resting on the closed display.
1.
Line up the four slots on the battery with the battery
hooks on the GD2000. The hooks are offset, so the
battery only seats one way.
battery hooks
General Dynamics Itronix 72-0139-001
CMOS Setup Menu
.
and press
ENTER
.
(if equipped), then
DEL, F2
ENTER
and press
. Calibration
battery slots
2.
Press straight down on the battery until it clicks into place.
note
The battery latches should automatically click into
DEL,
place. If they do not, slide them to the left to secure the
battery as pictured.
3.
Attach the AC adapter to the power jack on the computer
and connect to AC power.
To turn on the GD2000, press the
located above the keyboard.
NOTE If the computer doesn't power on, restart it by holding
down the
POWER BUTTON
If a login password has not been assigned to you, click OK or
press ENTER at the login prompt to continue.
or
re-
Battery Charging
When you use the AC adapter to connect your GD2000 to a
power outlet, the battery begins to recharge automatically.
While charging, the Battery Power Indicator
battery is fully charged, it turns off.
If your computer is turned off or suspended to RAM, a fully
discharged battery takes about 4 hours to recharge. If your
computer is turned on and is not suspended, it may take four to
six (4-6) hours to recharge the battery.
System On
System Off (sus-
pend to RAM)
notes
A fully charged Li-Polymer battery can power the
GD2000 for approximately four to five (4-5) hours, depending
on usage patterns.
Battery charging is disabled below 32° F (0°C) and above 113° F
(45°C) to protect the lithium ion cells in the battery.
Battery Power
POWER BUTTON
for 4-10 seconds.
is lit. When the
Charging
Discharging
4-6 hours
4-5 hours
2.5 hours
—
which is
Battery
Latches
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