Summary of Contents for Action Systems Action Systems 1500
- Page 1 GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 GSA Operations Model 1500 Action Systems, a division of V&A Incorporated Las Cruces, New Mexico...
- Page 2 Document Number: 401-364 GSA Operations Action Systems, a division of V&A Incorporated 480 North 17 Street Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005 (505) 526-6606 http://www.goaction.com January 13, 2000 The Action Systems’ “A” case concept and design is protected under the following United States patents: 5,212,628 , 5,226,540 , 5,442,512 , 5,590,022 .
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Document Number: 401-364 Table of Contents Preface... 7 Component Overview ... 8 Case Power Sources... 9 External A/C Power ...10 External D/C Power ...11 Internal Battery System ...12 D/C-To-A/C Power Inverter ...12 Computer Power Sources... 13 Case Supplied Power...13 Computer Battery ...13 Computer A/C Adapter ...13 Power Management... - Page 4 Document Number: 401-364 Retrieving an Existing Document ...23 Printing ... 24 Printer Setup...24 Printing a Document...26 Imaging... 27 Scanning an Image or a Text Document using the PageScan Scanner...27 Non-Secure Communication Connections ... 31 Connecting to a Phone Line for Non-Secure Connections ...31 Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN) to Access the Internet ...32 Connecting to the Internet over a Phone Line...33 Non-Secure Data: Sending and Receiving...
- Page 5 GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 Table of Figures Figure 1 "A" Case ...8 Figure 2 "B" Case ...8 Figure 3 External A/C Power Input ...10 Figure 4 External D/C Power Input ...11 Figure 5 Power Inverter Panel ...12 Figure 6 Controls and Indicators...15 Figure 7 External COM ...17 Figure 8 Power Switch and Indicator ...18 Figure 9 Logging in ...19...
- Page 6 Document Number: 401-364 Figure 28 ProComm Plus – Send Fax ...41 Figure 29 ProComm Plus Fax Status ...42...
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Page 7: Preface
GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 Preface The GSA Unit is an integrated computer system in a ruggedized transportable carrying case. It contains a comprehensive power storage and management system, a laptop computer (with its own power management capabilities), a printer, and a page scanner. Software is included to operate and integrate all of this equipment as well as several models of digital camera. -
Page 8: Component Overview
Document Number: 401-364 Component Overview The GSA Unit consists of two cases: • The “A” case ( Figure 1 scanner, the camera, the power inverter, a STU-III and internally mounted batteries and power management systems. This case contains the most frequently used components of the GSA UNIT and will probably be the most used. -
Page 9: Case Power Sources
Document Number: 401-364 Case Power Sources The GSA Unit can operate from a variety of power sources: external A/C power, external D/C power, and from internal batteries. When connecting to or disconnecting from an external power source, you may hear a click from inside the case. This is caused by relays within the unit and is normal. -
Page 10: External A/C Power
Document Number: 401-364 External A/C Power The Alternating Current (A/C) connection to the GSA Unit accepts input voltages from 90 to 250 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz, as stated on the External A/C Power panel. Depending on the components in use, the state of the various batteries in the system, and the current operating conditions, the system will draw up to one ampere from the source. -
Page 11: External D/C Power
Document Number: 401-364 External D/C Power The Direct Current (D/C) Power Supply connector is the small, translucent plastic, arrow shaped connector on the back panel below the A/C power input (as shown in Figure 4). The acceptable input voltages are 10 to 14 VDC. Nonetheless, precautions must be taken to ensure the power connections are correct. -
Page 12: Internal Battery System
Document Number: 401-364 Internal Battery System Using internal batteries, no external power connections are required. When the GSA Unit is connected to an external power source, the internal batteries will automatically charge with power on or off. Fully discharged batteries may require five to ten minutes of charge prior to laptop and peripheral operation, if the case is being used at the same time that it is charging (connected to external power). -
Page 13: Computer Power Sources
GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 Computer Power Sources Case Supplied Power Since the GSA Unit is a fully integrated system, this is the preferred operating method. To operate in this mode, dock the computer, insert the power cable on the docking bar to the computer’s power input, and flip the CPU switch to the ON position. -
Page 14: Power Management
Document Number: 401-364 Power Management Because the GSA Unit is a sophisticated system with multiple potential power sources and several battery-powered components, optimal Power Management requires operator actions. When external power, either A/C or D/C, is available, that should be the preferred operating mode since it will generally provide the longest uninterrupted operation. -
Page 15: Figure 6 Controls And Indicators
Document Number: 401-364 Controls and Indicators The GSA Unit control panel holds two lights and four operator accessible switches, all with internal lights (see Figure 6). Figure 6 Controls and Indicators External Power Light This light, labeled EXT PWR and located between the STORE/POWER switch and the CPU switch, is illuminated red whenever the GSA Unit is connected to external power. -
Page 16: Store / Power Switch
Document Number: 401-364 STORE / POWER Switch In the STORE position, the computer and peripherals are disconnected from A/C and D/C power. This should be the position of the switch when the unit is to be stored for more than one day. -
Page 17: Camera / Com 1 Switch
Document Number: 401-364 CAMERA / COM 1 Switch NOTE: In either position, the CAMERA/COM1 switch only works when the NONSECURE/STU switch is in the NONSECURE position. When the NONSECURE/STU switch is in the STU position, both COM1 and CAMERA ports are disabled. In the CAMERA position, the serial port of the computer is connected to the orange serial port on the inside panel of the case. -
Page 18: Turning On The System
Document Number: 401-364 Turning on the System CAUTION: Before beginning a computer session, running a full Disk Recovery is highly recommended to reset the entire system, especially if this is the first session of a new series of operating sessions (see page 50). To power up the case •... -
Page 19: Operating System
GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 Operating System Logging In When Windows98 first starts up, a login dialog will appear. If the computer is hooked up to a network, then the first login dialog in ( ) will appear. If not, then the second dialog will Figure 9 appear. -
Page 20: Shutting Down
Document Number: 401-364 Shutting Down NOTE: Before any shutdown procedure, be sure to MOVE all data files off of the hard drive and onto removable storage media. The hard drive should be devoid of ANY classified data. Then do a DISK RECOVERY with either the CD for the 780 laptop or the CD and floppy for the 740. -
Page 21: Removing Pcmcia Cards
Document Number: 401-364 Removing PCMCIA Cards To remove PCMCIA cards from the computer: CAUTION: There exists a potential to damage a PCMCIA card if you do not first stop the card before removing it. • Left click on the PCMCIA card icon located on the lower right hand side of the computer screen (near the clock). -
Page 22: Software
Document Number: 401-364 Software Creating a Document To create a document: • From the Desktop, double-click on the Microsoft Office folder. This will open a window similar to that in (Figure 11). Figure 11 Creating a New Document. • Double-click on one of the icons as appropriate for the document to be created. For example, to create a new spreadsheet, double-click on the Microsoft Excel icon. -
Page 23: Figure 12 Retrieving An Existing Document
Document Number: 401-364 Retrieving an Existing Document To retrieve an existing document: NOTE: Unless specified otherwise, during a SAVE or SAVE AS operation of a file, the system defaults to saving all data files in the My Documents folder. • From the Desktop, double-click on the My Documents folder or whatever folder you specified, to open a window similar to that in (Figure 12). -
Page 24: Printing
Document Number: 401-364 Printing Printer Setup To print from the computer, first setup the printer following these instructions: • If the computer is not connected to the docking tray, then connect it. • Connect the printer’s power and signal cable (wrapped together in white) as shown in Figure 13. -
Page 25: Figure 15 Printer Cartridge
Document Number: 401-364 • If the cartridge is centered and empty (a beeping should be heard warning that no ink cartridge is installed), insert an ink cartridge, close the cover, and press the cartridge button to reset the printer. Figure 15 Printer cartridge •... -
Page 26: Printing A Document
Document Number: 401-364 Printing a Document To print a document: NOTE: All of the following actions will print the document to the default printer. If this is not what you want, then open the associated program (if not already open) and from the menu bar click on the File menu and select Print. This will bring up a dialog in which you can select the printer desired. -
Page 27: Imaging
Document Number: 401-364 Imaging Scanning an Image or a Text Document using the PageScan Scanner To scan a picture using the page scanner: CAUTION: The scanner is self-propelled. Do not force paper through the scanner and do not force the scanner across a page. Damage to the scanner may result. -
Page 28: Figure 16 Pagescan Scanner
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Page 29: Figure 17 Foto Touch
Document Number: 401-364 To scan a picture: • Click on the Picture icon as shown in Figure 16. This brings up a window similar to that shown in Figure 17. Figure 17 Foto Touch • Select a Destination for the picture. •... -
Page 30: Figure 18 Ocr Scan
Document Number: 401-364 To scan (OCR) a text document: • Click on the ABC icon as shown in Figure 16. This brings up a window similar to that in Figure 18. Figure 18 OCR Scan • Select the Destination of the document. •... -
Page 31: Non-Secure Communication Connections
RJ11 plug into the RJ11 connector and the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 connector of the Xircom card (see Figure 20). • Insert the Xircom Card into the PCMCIA card slot of the computer (see Figure 20). Figure 20 LAN/Modem Connections ) to the phone connection desired. -
Page 32: Connecting To A Local Area Network (Lan) To Access The Internet
• Take the "Y" Phone Cable and connect the single plug end to the docking bar and insert the RJ45 plug into the RJ45 connection of the Xircom card (see Figure 20). • Insert the Xircom Card into the PCMCIA card slot of the computer. -
Page 33: Connecting To The Internet Over A Phone Line
Document Number: 401-364 Connecting to the Internet over a Phone Line To connect the computer to the Internet over a phone line: • Connect the computer to a phone line as detailed in the subsection titled Connecting to a Phone Line on page 31. •... -
Page 34: Figure 22 New Connection Setup
Document Number: 401-364 Figure 22 New Connection Setup • Enter in a phone number to the machine you are trying to connect to. NOTE: If using an INMARSAT as your transmission source, you must insert 01# (13 commas) (country code, e.g. USA is 001) (phone number to be dialed) #. For example if you wanted to call someone in the USA, then you would dial 01#,,,,,,,,,,,,,0015555555555# . -
Page 35: Figure 23 Phone Number
Document Number: 401-364 Figure 23 Phone Number • Click Next (see • Click Finish. • Using the right mouse button, click on the connection made. While holding down the mouse button, drag the icon onto the desktop. Let go of the button. •... -
Page 36: Non-Secure Data: Sending And Receiving
Double click on ProComm Data Terminal. • Make sure that the third box in the ProComm Data Terminal status line reads Modem of Xircom 10-100+56. If it does not, click on it and select Modem of Xircom 10-100+56 from the list. •... -
Page 37: Figure 24 Procomm Plus Indicators
GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 • There are three indicators in ProComm Plus that let you know you are connected. They are the phone icon on the toolbar will be off the hook, the cd and cts lights will be red, and the word Connected will appear at the lower right. See Figure 24. -
Page 38: Receiving Non-Secure Data
Double click on ProComm Data Terminal. • Make sure that the third box in the ProComm Data Terminal status line reads Modem of Xircom 10-100+56. If it does not, click on it and select Modem of Xircom 10-100+56 from the list. Figure 25... -
Page 39: Figure 26 Procomm Receive Screen
• There are two ways to answer a data call: • To automatically answer incoming calls, set the Xircom to answer data calls under the Options->System Options->Modem Connection. • To manually answer incoming calls, click on CmdMode (located at the bottom left of the ProComm screen). -
Page 40: Non-Secure Faxes: Sending And Receiving
CAUTION: When in this mode, only Non-Secure data can be transmitted. Sending a Non-Secure FAX To send a non-secure FAX: • Insert the Xircom PCMCIA card as outlined in the Non-Secure Communication Connections section on page 31. • Flip the NONSECURE/STU switch to the NONSECURE position. - Page 41 GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 Figure 28 ProComm Plus – Send Fax • Fill in the Send to box and the FAX number box, then click Send. This will bring up a screen similar to that shown in Figure 29...
- Page 42 GSA Operations Document Number: 401-364 Figure 29 ProComm Plus Fax Status • Click on Xircom card in the list shown in to view the sending status of the fax. Figure 29...
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Page 43: Receiving A Non-Secure Fax
Document Number: 401-364 Receiving a Non-Secure FAX To receive a non-secure FAX document: • Insert the Xircom PCMCIA card as outlined in the Non-Secure Communication Connections section on page 31. • Flip the NONSECURE/STU switch to the NONSECURE position. •... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Document Number: 401-364 Troubleshooting Case and Power System Nothing works • If running from an external power source, is the red External Power light on the GSA Unit control panel lit? If not, the GSA Unit is not actually connected to external power. -
Page 45: Computer
Document Number: 401-364 Computer I can’t find my files • Ensure the folder is the one in which the files were originally stored. • If it was a recent file, then click on the Start button and go to Documents. A list of the most current files modified is there. -
Page 46: Printer
Document Number: 401-364 Printer Nothing prints • Ensure the printer is turned on and that the paper is properly inserted. • Check the cable from the GSA Unit to the printer. One or more colors are missing • Check or replace the ink cartridge. The printer seems to be printing, but nothing shows up on the paper •... -
Page 47: Scanner
Document Number: 401-364 Scanner Nothing scans • Ensure the scanner connector is properly inserted into the GSA Unit – especially check that the connector is straight when it is inserted into the GSA Unit case. • Close all scanning programs. Afterwards start the scanning program you want to use. -
Page 48: Modem/Fax Cards
• Open ProComm Plus Fax Status. • Go to Options->System Options->Modem Connection. • Select Modem of Xircom 10-100+56 under Current Modem Connection. • Uncheck the box (box should be empty) next to Accept data terminal calls. • Click OK. Now ProComm Plus Fax Status should read Faxes under Auto-Answer. -
Page 49: Pcmcia Cards
Document Number: 401-364 PCMCIA Cards Computer does not recognize the card • Remove the card from the PCMCIA slot. Firmly reinsert the card. An acknowledgement beep should sound and a PCMCIA card icon in the system tray at the lower right of the screen should appear. •... -
Page 50: Disk Recovery Procedures
Document Number: 401-364 Disk Recovery Procedures The following procedures may be used to restore the GSA Unit software to its original configuration. The entire process will take about 10 minutes to complete. CAUTION: These procedures will destroy all existing data on your hard disk! •... -
Page 51: Appendix A: Panel Color Coding
Document Number: 401-364 Appendix A: Panel Color Coding Color Purpose Cables Orange Camera / Scanner Green Inverter STU-III Black Power White COM/ Printer Location Type Front DB9 Female DB9 Male 2.1mm Front 2.5 mm DB15 Female Back DB25 Male RJ11 5-Pin Receptacle Back 3 Prong AC Input... -
Page 52: Appendix B: Secure Switch Matrix
Document Number: 401-364 Appendix B: Secure Switch Matrix Switch/Connections Non Secure Connected Not Connected STU COM (Phone) LAN (Docking Bar) STU PWR Phone (Docking Bar) STU Data COM1 (White) CAMERA (Orange) LAN (Docking Bar) STU COM (Phone) Phone (Docking Bar) STU PWR COM1 (White) STU Data... -
Page 53: Appendix E: Components
PageScan Color Scanner PCMCIA Cards Mobile Video Pro, Nogatech Slim SCSI Card CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 + 56K Modem 56k Modem/LAN, Xircom 1040MB Hard Drive Card, Calluna Cables A/C Power Cable D/C Power Cable Printer Power Cable, 1 foot Printer Power Extension, 6 feet... - Page 54 Document Number: 401-364 Printer Signal Cable, 6 feet Phone Cable, 10 feet LAN Cable, 10 feet LAN/Modem Y cable Video Capture Cable, composite Video Capture Cable, s-video (2 parts) STU-III Phone Cable STU-III Power Cable STU-III Data Cable SCSI cable SCSI cable extension CoolScan Power Cable, 25 inches Zip Drive Power Cable, 25 inches...
- Page 55 Document Number: 401-364 Plus! 98 Office 97 Pro Photoshop v5.0 Acrobat Reader 4.0 Navigator 4.51 (Free Download) QuickSolve 2.0 Pkzip v2.50 Procomm Plus v4.7 VirusScan v4.0, McAfee HiJaak Pro v4.5 WinZip v7.0 Norton 2000 (Loaded) GSA Recovery CD Manuals GSA Operations Manual Windows 98 Photoshop v5.0 Pkzip v2.5...
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Page 56: Warranty Information
Document Number: 401-364 Warranty Information ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Action Systems, a Division of V&A Incorporated (hereafter referred to as Action Systems) warrants that the hardware (but not the software) included in the product sold by Action Systems will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment by Action Systems. - Page 57 Document Number: 401-364 RETURN PROCEDURES You are responsible for returning products to Action Systems at your expense. Prior to returning product(s) to Action Systems for warranty service, you must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from Action Systems by calling 505 526-6606 (domestic and international customers).
- Page 58 Document Number: 401-364 TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROCEDURE AND SERVICE (FOR DOMESTIC CUSTOMERS ONLY) If you need technical support for your Integrator, and are a domestic customer, please call 505 526-6606 to speak with an Integrator technician. The technician will troubleshoot the reported problem and determine if the product should be returned for further diagnosis.
- Page 59 Document Number: 401-364 Components missing or subjected to failures resulting from: misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, problems with electrical power, usage not in accordance with product instructions, acts of nature, unusual temperatures or humidity, improper installation or damage to the LCD display screens determined by Action Systems to have been caused by the customer, with respect to notebook computers, or repairs made by anyone other than Action Systems, Action Systems- qualified third-party service providers, or you with the assistance of Action Systems technical...
- Page 60 Document Number: 401-364 NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING COSTS, INSURANCE, AND, IF APPLICABLE, IMPORT AND EXPORT DUTIES, AND ANY OTHER FEES AND CHARGES IMPOSED BY GOVERNMENT OR QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ALL OF WHICH MUST BE PAID BY YOU. GOVERNING LAW, JURISDICTION AND COSTS THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES ARE INCORPORATED INTO AND ARE ESSENTIAL AND MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE OF ACTION SYSTEMS PRODUCTS TO YOU (SALE TERMS).
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