Vehicle Adapter - General Dynamics Itronix GoBook MR-1 Manual

GoBook MR-1
# Feature
1 Audio In Port
2 Audio Out Port
3 9-Pin Serial Port
4 External VGA Video
Out Connector
5 DC-In port
6 RJ-45 Ethernet
10/100 Base-T port
7 Two USB 2.0 ports

Vehicle Adapter

The Vehicle Adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the vehicle battery to operate the computer and
charge the battery installed in the unit. It typically connects to the vehicle battery using the cigarette lighter socket.
The GoBook MR-1 vehicle power adapter is intended to provide a convenient, temporary power source for
powering and charging the GoBook MR-1 computer in a vehicle. This vehicle power adapter is not designed for
continuous operation due to the nature of the electrical connection. For additional information on permanent
installation of the vehicle power adapter please contact your Support Representative.
CAUTION The Vehicle Adapter is only designed for temporary use. Use the optional
secure the GoBook MR-1 for frequent or long term vehicle installations.
To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system will not allow the battery to charge at extreme temperatures.
Be aware of the following charging characteristics, especially if the computer is left unattended in a closed vehicle.
To connect the vehicle adapter
1. Insert the vehicle adapter's power cord into the power port on the back of the computer.
2. Insert the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket, turning it slightly to make a good
connection.
The power light illuminates to indicate that current is reaching the vehicle adapter. When you connect the
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Connect a microphone, or any other sound input (pink port)
Connect headphones, external speakers, or any other output
device (green port)
Connect any 9-pin serial device.
Connect an external monitor or projector to your GoBook
MR-1. External devices require a VGA connector.
Connect the included AC power cord here and to a 120 volt
wall socket to provide power to the device. The battery
automatically recharges whenever the AC power cord is
plugged into this port and into a live wall socket.
Connect to a 10 or 100 Base-T Ethernet network, or connect
(using a crossover Ethernet cable) to another computer's
Ethernet port.
Connect additional devices to your GoBook MR-1, including
flash memory drives, external hard drives, external optical
drives, additional input devices (such as an external keyboard
or mouse), digital cameras, digital music players, or any
other USB device
Temperature Charging Activity
<5°C (<41°F) Battery will not charge
>50°C (<122°F) Battery will not charge
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