Cleaning Your Computer; Backup And Recovery; Data Backup; Save Important System Information - General Dynamics Itronix GD6000 User Manual

GD6000 User Guide
It is recommended that you cycle a stored battery once every
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three months.
Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time. When you
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install a battery that has not been used for awhile, connect exter-
nal power to the computer and charge the battery.
After storage, battery calibration
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Cleaning Your Computer

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Like all tools, the outside of the computer will
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get dirty with use. To clean the outside case, follow the proce-
dure below.
Disconnect external power and turn off the computer.
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Add a small amount of water to a soft cloth and clean the com-
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puter case. Do not use paper products because they can scratch
the surface.
Wipe off any excess liquid with a soft cloth.
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Periodically inspect the display to make sure the
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brightness function is operating properly and that all pixels
are operational. To clean the display assembly, use a soft, dry
cloth. In some cases, you can use a small amount of water to
remove streaks or smears. Do not use paper products because
they can scratch the screen.
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may sometimes be exposed to moisture and/or contamination
causing an unreliable connection to the external power source.
Clean the connector with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl
alcohol.
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Backup and Recovery

Data Backup

There are several methods to backup your data. It is best to
regularly use all the methods below to ensure the greatest data
integrity, provide the fastest recovery options, and minimize
downtime.
After you have installed all your applications and have your
computer configured as desired, create a backup of drive C:
using the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility. Then, use
the Windows Backup Utility on a frequent basis to backup your
daily data. It is recommended that you schedule the Windows
Backup Utility to run automatically.

Save Important System Information

By default, your computer is set up to automatically save cer-
tain critical information, such as the registry, on a regular basis.
This information is saved as a Restore Point. You can also
create Restore Points manually by using the System Restore
utility. Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools,
System Restore. Then, follow the instructions in the Wizard.

Backup your Files

You can backup files if they are accidentally erased or cor-
rupted.
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Select Start, All Programs, Accessories,
or indoWs
System Tools, Backup. You can schedule backups to run
automatically on a regular basis. To set this up, talk to your help
desk or IT department.
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Click the Start button, open the Control
or indoWs ista
Panel, and select Backup Your Computer under System and
Maintenance.
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Select Start, Control Panel. Under System
or indoWs
and Security select Back up your computer. From here you
can set up backup, create a system image or create a system
repair disc.

Backup Drive C:

You can make an exact copy of drive C: and save the backup
image on the Recovery Partition of your hard disk (usually
drive D:). In the future, you can restore drive C: to its previous
state should it become corrupted. To make a backup copy of
drive C:, use the Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility. Select
Start, All Programs, Mobile Computer Tools, Hard Disk Backup
and Recovery. You will be prompted for additional information.
note
The Hard Disk Backup and Recovery Utility is only
available on computers configured with a Recovery Partition.
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