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GD2000 User Guide
The GD2000 is rugged and weather resistant. Handle it with the
normal care required by any sophisticated electronic equipment and it
will provide reliable service even under harsh field conditions. Follow
the guidelines in this section to care for your computer.
Computer Maintenance and Storage
You can use your computer under a wide range of environmen-
tal conditions. However, to ensure long use and continued high
performance, consider the following factors when using your
computer:
Taking Care of Your Computer
Read and follow the guidelines and precautions in the
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Power Management
section,
Periodically inspect the ports and connectors for damage and
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contamination.
Charge the batteries daily or whenever their capacity is low.
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note
Where possible, charge the batteries with the display
open to increase the allowable temperature that supports
charging.
Taking Care of Your AC Adapter
Do not connect the adapter to any other device
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Do not step on the power cord or place anything on top of it.
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Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from all
potential traffic.
When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself
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but pull on the plug.
The total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not
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exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an exten-
sion cord.
The total current rating of all equipment plugged into a single
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wall outlet should not exceed the fuse rating.
Servicing Your Computer
Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the
following occurs:
The computer has been dropped and the body has been damaged.
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Liquid has been spilled into the product.
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The computer does not operate normally.
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See the
Service and Support
Storing Your Computer
If you plan to store the computer, follow these storage guide-
lines. To store the computer:
1.
Save files and data before storing the computer.
2.
Remove any media from the media bay.
3.
Exit all applications.
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Safety
Battery Tips
section and
section.
section for more information.
Maintenance and Storage
4.
Follow the shut down steps for your operating system.
Warning
Do not press and hold the
shut the notebook off as this may cause damage to the system
components.
5.
Remove the battery from the unit and store it in a dry place.
6.
Store the computer within the recommended temperature
ranges of -67° F to 167° F (-55° C to 75° C).
Storage
When storing the computer for five (5) days or less:
1.
Install the battery pack and connect the computer to external
power and allow the battery pack to fully charge. The charging
LED will be on solid while charging and go off when battery
charging is completed.
2.
Shut down the computer and store in a cool, dry location.
When storing the computer longer than five (5) days:
Lithium-Ion batteries can be permanently damaged if the com-
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puter is stored for extended periods. This condition requires
battery replacement.
If the computer will be stored for more than 5 days, backup files
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and data, fully charge the battery, discharge it to 40% and then
remove the battery.
Store the computer and battery in a cool, dry location.
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When Storing battery packs for extended periods:
Fully charged Lithium-Ion battery packs deteriorate faster than
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partly discharged ones. For ideal storage, charge the packs to
100% and then discharge them to a 40% charge before storage.
Do not allow stored Lithium-Ion packs to discharge completely,
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as this may permanently damage them. Stored packs should be
recharged to 40% capacity every six (6) months.
Storing packs at temperatures near 0°C (32°F) slows down
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discharge and battery aging; packs that are stored for a long
period should be kept at low temperatures where practical.
note
Store batteries as close to 0°C (32°F) as practical with-
out allowing the batteries to freeze or reach 0°C (32°F).
If you store battery packs at normal ambient temperatures, use
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the following charge policy to maintain battery pack condition:
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Store batteries within the temperature range of 15°C to
to 86°F).
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Installed packs: Charge every 5 days to maintain their charge capacity.
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Uninstalled packs: Charge every six (6) months to 100%,
discharge to 40% and return to storage.
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