Attaching Power ..........25 Startup Problems ..........10 Attaching the AC Adapter ..........25 Best Practices for the GD3080 ......10 Turning the GD3080 On and Off ........25 General Daily Operations ..........10 Ethernet ............... 25 Tips for New Owners ............11 Internet and Fax ..........
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My battery seems to have less and less capacity ... 49 Battery Maintenance and Storage ....42 Hard Disk ............49 Maintaining Batteries ............42 The hard disk will not spin up so the computer can’t boot up Storing Batteries ..............42 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
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How long will the battery last? ......... 52 to establish a connection ..........49 How do I optimize the GD3080 for left handed use?..52 Miscellaneous ........... 50 Where can I find the user manual? ........52 The computer shuts off unexpectedly ......
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.
Caution interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Internal components of the GD3080 computer will Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada. be damaged if exposed to contaminants. When dust covers, or the bottom access panel are open on the computer, shield the Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélec-...
If you have radios in your computer (including GPS) and your computer is equipped with a radio on/ Enclosed with each GD3080 notebook computer is the radio spe- off switch, please use it to turn your radios off during flight. If cific safety information.
for long periods. To prevent possible damage to the battery, the GD3080 does not allow the battery to charge if the internal tem- perature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high (> 50°C or > 122°F).
Optional Accessories Designed for a wide range of business productivity applica- tions, the GD3080 is an ideal choice for mobile workers who The following items are normally optional, but some vendors are on the go throughout the day. It offers flexibility, durabil- may include them in the standard package.
Replacement port covers, doors, and case feet are available as There is a label on the bottom of the GD3080 containing informa- field kits. Contact your support representative for order requests. tion on the power requirements of this system. These require- ments must be followed.
Use of the Touchscreen Stylus: answers about the GD3080 If your GD3080 has the optional integrated touchscreen use Take the Windows® tutorials the included stylus. Foreign objects such as ball point pens or ...
Externally connected devices – Some externally connected de- When storing Lithium-Ion battery packs for extended periods, con- vices may be powered by the GD3080. It is best to exit any appli- sider these factors cation utilizing these devices prior to powering off. Restarting the application should reinitialize the device.
Restart applications and try RF communications again. Additional Information is Available The GD3080 Getting Started Guide included with the original shipment packaging. The GD3080 factory installed Windows® image includes a resident help file with a link on the desktop; alternately Help can be accessed via the following path: Start ->...
8.4” XGA (1024X768) outdoor transmissive display with digitizer control panel and optional touch screen LED Status Indicators The LEDs light up when a particular function of the computer is active Microphone Use the sealed, integrated microphone for audio input General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Housing for (optional) GPS electronics and antenna or CF slot for compact flash cards and devices. Audio-Out Jack Connect external speakers or a stereo headset to this jack to listen to multimedia (mono only). Connect a microphone to this jack to record audio. Audio-In Jack General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Thread your pen tether through this slot. Bottom Edge View Feature Description POGO 32 Pins Connector Use this POGO connector with the desk mount. Power the Tablet PC by connecting the AC adapter or vehicle adapter. DC-in Jack General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Covers the fan. Do not cover this grate while using the GD3080. Master Reset Key Use the stylus tip in this hole to perform a hard reset of your GD3080. You will then need to press the power button to restart the computer.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Buttons and Hot Keys The GD3080 has seven Hot Keys to speed com- mon functions. Additionally, it has a Power Button, an RF On/Off Button, and a Master Reset Key. # Icon Hot Key Description Rotate Key Use this key to switch between portrait and landscape orientation on the display.
Buttons / Device / Brightness Properties icon in the taskbar. Then, select the Tablet Button tab. This allows you to associate any of the above listed buttons with any .exe or .com in the system. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Any unsaved files or data will be lost during a hard reset. LED Status Indicators The GD3080 has four LED (Light Emitting Diode) sta- tus indicators located left of the display when the unit is in landscape orientation. The LEDs light up when a particular function of the computer is active.
Not all configurations support 360° rotation and some applications may not display properly in portrait orientation. Calibrating the Display Your GD3080 has two touch modes, Digitizer and Touchscreen. To calibrate the display for the mode you are using: Ensure you are in the mode you want to calibrate.
POGO 32 Pins Connector Desk mount Bottom Edge Audio In Microphone Right Side Audio Out Speakers or headphones Right Side PC Card Slot Type II PC Cards Top Edge Compact Flash Slot Compact Flash Cards Right Side General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
The hard disk drive provides high-capacity storage and fast access. The operating system and most programs are stored here. Your GD3080 identifies the hard disk drive as drive C:. Your hard disk drive may include an optional hard drive heater to allow operation in certain environments.
The optional swipe style fingerprint scanner can be used for all standard security uses. The optional fingerprint scanner provides a greater level of security and convenience for your GD3080 and your private data. Use the fingerprint scanner instead of passwords for the following: Logging in to your Tablet PC ...
RJ11 / Internet Fax unit should boot into Windows®. Using PC Cards To turn off the computer The GD3080 has a Type II PC Card Slot located on the top side ® xP: From the Start menu, select Turn Off Com- indoWs of the computer.
Please read the instructions included with individual PC Cards. Some cards may be inserted with power on, while Your GD3080 has integrated audio as well as audio jacks so others require that the computer be turned off. you can connect external audio components.
Look for significant sources of electromagnetic radiation. The problem may emanate from a source between location and the Your GD3080 has an RF ON/OFF button on the back. This can radio base station. be used to turn off Bluetooth and disable WLAN, WWAN, and GPS radios.
GD3080 User Guide Battery Power The GD3080 uses Dynamic Power Management ( DPM ) so you Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws from the can reduce the amount of energy used, especially during periods battery cover and remove the battery cover.
BIOS Setup Utility. You can also calibrate the main battery from within Windows®. Windows® Level Battery Calibration ® xP: To run the Battery Calibration program indoWs from Windows®, select Start, Programs, and Mobile Com- puter Tools. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Caution harging isCharging The thermal grate gets warm during use of the GD3080. Do not block the flow of air to the thermal grate. System On 3-5 hours 3 hours note...
Max Battery provides the most battery conservation by always keeping the processing speed lower. However, this may affect your application performance. Portable/Laptop automati- cally adjusts the processing speed as required by your applica- tions. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
After installing this utility, you can set the throttle level by right- It is recommended that the battery is recharged every six months clicking the Mobile System Monitor icon in the System Tray while in storage. area of the Taskbar. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
The Field Help Window refers to keys that are only available via an external USB keyboard. If you do not have an external keyboard attached to your GD3080, use the Setup Utility’s Tablet PC Input Pad described below: General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Pad to expand it to a larger Tablet PC Input Pad that includes characters. Press again to return to the small input pad. note The Tablet PC Input Pad disappears after a few sec- onds of inactivity and when you change screens. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Depending on Stealth Mode setting, Configurations LED, FAN Beeps, LCD Brightness, Audio and Wireless devices will keep silent when you need Extended Sub-Menu Other special function settings Configuration including low battery beep, radio wakeup, etc. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Address Serial Port3 IRQ4 Sets IRQ for serial port 3 IRQ5 IRQ10 IRQ11 Serial Port4 Disabled Sets address for serial port 4 Address Serial Port4 IRQ3 Sets IRQ for serial port 4 irq6 IRQ10 IRQ11 General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Fan Learning Function adjusts the fan’s efficiency allowing the fan to operate properly. Stealth Mode Setup The GD3080 has stealth mode capability so it can be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous to the user.
OSPM Performance Select the following timers for OS power management to be used: Counter 1 = OS uses ACPI Power Management Timer 0 = Allow OS to use either ACPI Management Timer or Internal Processor Clock General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Network Boot (PXE) Enabled If Enabled boot from the network becomes available. isabled Quiet Boot If Disabled: Displays normal POST messages. If Enabled: nabled Displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages. Disabled General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Clears/Removes the User Password (NOTE: This option only displays if a User Password has been installed) Password Check Determines when a password is required by the system. etuP note This option only displays if password(s) are installed Always General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions. F7 key can be used for this operation. Load Optimal Load Optimal Default values for all the setup Defaults questions. F9 key can be used for this opera- tion. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
To prevent possible damage to the battery, the scratch the screen. A Display Cleaning Kit is available. GD3080 does not allow the battery to charge if the internal tem- perature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high...
Select Start, Control Panel, System and Security. Under Restore system information. Backup and Restore select Restore files from backup then select Recover system settings or your computer. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
GD3080 User Guide Optional Equipment The GD3080 has several equipment and accessory options to further Tighten the three screws to secure the battery in place. enhance your mobile computing experience. A complete list of optional peripherals and accessories is listed on the General Dynamics Itronix website.
1.2 GB. Inserting a Memory Card If you add memory to your GD3080, it will automatically detect the change in RAM (Random Access Memory) capacity when it restarts. You can verify RAM capacity has changed in the...
Consider obtaining a protected equipment coverage policy which insures the equipment in the event of surge damage. The devices that will be attached to the computer also need to be surge protected. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
The icareServices program will help you maximize end user productivity and decrease overall system operating cost. Client Care Center (CCC) General Dynamics Itronix Client Care Center – The CCC is an internal central point for telephone warranty support for all General Dynamics Itronix products. Our Technical Service Representatives know your product and provide input and sup- port for problem resolution.
This section is designed to help you determine and fix problems you the modem. Answer “Yes” to this question and follow the might encounter while operating the GD3080. instructions on the screen to install it. Try the following steps in order:...
V.22 To recover your hard disk from Windows® tone, which can usually be done by sending an AT command to From within Windows®, select Start, All Programs, Mobile the modem. Computer Tools, Hard Disk Recovery. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
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PC Cards using to make sure it is working properly. If the GD3080 does not turn on, restart the computer by holding I can’t remove the PC card down the Power Button for at least 10 seconds and then release Press the ejector button located inside the PC card door on the ...
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If that doesn’t work the automatic power-saving mode may have Lift out the battery and replace it with a new battery. shut off (suspended) the computer. Press the power button to Screw the cover on and press the power button . resume. General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0145-001...
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GD3080 User Guide Troubleshooting How do I adjust the speaker volume? How do I optimize the GD3080 for left handed use? You can change speaker volume by tapping the volume icon You can select a left-handed preference. Select Start, Control ...
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