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GD2000 User Guide Table of Contents Notices, Compliance and Safety .........................5 Touchscreen Calibration.................................................... 18 Copyright Notice.................................................. 5 Disclaimer ............................................................. 5 Trademark and Patent Notice ............................ 5 Compliance Statements ..................................... 5 Safety Information ..............................................
GD2000 User Guide Table of Contents GPS (option) ....................................................... 25 USB Control Sub-Menu .................................................... 38 About GPS......................................................................... 25 Super IO Configuration ..................................................... 38 Improving Radio Coverage .............................. 26 2nd Super IO Configuration .............................................. 39 In any Location .....
GD2000 User Guide Table of Contents The batteries don’t last very long ..................................... 51 Troubleshooting .....................................................51 The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery........... 52 The gas gauge reads “full,” but the charging indicator light is still on................................................................................. 52 My battery seems to have less and less capacity ........... 52 Display / Touchscreen ..................
GD2000 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety Identification: GD2000 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Copyright Notice Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. © Copyright 2011 General Dynamics Itronix. All rights reserved.
GD2000 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety Dynamics Itronix equipment as this might void any maintenance contract with your company. Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some General Dynamics Itronix equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted. The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable and, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Industry Canada - Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie.
Do not proceed beyond a WARNING or CAUTION until the indi-cated conditions are fully understood and met. Read these instructions carefully. Following these guidelines will help prevent damage to your computer and help protect your personal safety. Read and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product and noted in this documentation.
GD2000 User Guide Notices, Compliance and Safety The computer is designed to withstand spills. If a spill occurs, power off the computer and wipe it down before continuing to use the computer. For best results, use a power strip with a built-in surge protector. Do not use inferior extension cords as this may result in damage to your computer. FAA regulations require that all transmit/receive devices be turned off during flight.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Started Standard Parts Bluetooth® GPS GD2000 Fully-Rugged, Ultra-Mobile Notebook Lithium-Ion Battery (7.4V, 7.6A) (56.24 WHr) Pack Operating System Information AC Adapter and Power Cord Display Wipe GD2000 Quick Start Guide For information and help with Windows® XP, select Start, Help and Support. Under Pick a Help Topic, select Windows® Basics to open The Windows® XP Help and Support Center, an online orientation of the Windows® XP Operating System.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Keyboard Basics The GD2000 keyboard includes: 70-key Keyboard Mouse buttons Touchpad and Micro Joystick Direction Pad (D-Pad) Dedicated Ctrl+Alt+Del key Twelve Function Keys Four Application Launch Buttons Radio ON/OFF Hot Key (option) Multiple Special keys for functions including display brightness, keyboard backlight, zoom and audio controls. Keyboard Operation Use one thumb to press the POWER BUTTON at the top center of the keyboard.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Key Description SHIFT The SHIFT key changes the keys A through Z to the UPPER CASE position. When you press an alphabetic key, the character appears as a capital letter. When you press SHIFT with other keys, the characters on the upper part of the keys appear. For example, pressing SHIFT+7 displays an ampersand (&). Pressing the FN+SHIFT key locks keys A through Z in the UPPER CASE position. Pressing the FN+SHIFT key again returns the letters to lower case.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar # Control Description 4 Use this button to place the computer in standby mode or toggle it off and on. Power Button Press once to start the computer or put the computer into standby mode. Press and hold 5 seconds to shut the computer off. See the Power Management section for information on POWER BUTTON settings. 5 Touchpad Move your finger across the TOUCHPAD to move the cursor. Tap on the TOUCHPAD to make selections.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Function Keys and Key Combinations When using function keys, press and hold one of the FN keys, then press the other key in the key combination. Function Keys Function Function Key Description FN+F1 Help Opens the Microsoft Help and Support Center. FN+F2 to F12 Application Specific Functions Selects functions within software applications. Refer to application help for information about function key combinations.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 0 Special Keys The keyboard has several keys that perform special functions, providing ease of use with the GD2000’s compact keyboard. # Key Icon ® Description 1 Windows Logo Key START button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, including the following: + TAB Activates next Taskbar button. + E Opens My Computer in Windows® Explorer.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Radio ON/OFF Hot Key (option) Application Launch Buttons CAUTION FAA regulations require that all transmit/receive devices be turned off during flight. Once programmed, press each application launch button to start the associated application. The application launch buttons are marked C1, C2, C3, and C4 below the keyboard. The wireless RADIO ON/OFF HOT KEY R toggles the power on and off to all radio devices (including GPS, Bluetooth®, WLAN, and WWAN radios).
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar For Windows® 7: Display 1. On the System Tray area of the Taskbar, right-click the Active Lid Switch DynaPower icon . The active lid switch automatically places the computer in stand-by when you close the display lid. It resumes when you open the display. The active lid switch is a magnet that holds the unit together when closed. 2. At the top of the grid, select the appropriate Power plan. To close the display lid, fold it down gently until you hear a click. 5.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Touchscreen Calibration Screen Cleaning: With the outdoor viewable DynaVue®, you can start programs and input data on the touchscreen using the provided pen (stylus). The computer display, with proper usage and cleaning, will last for the anticipated field life of the product (3 to 5 years) without significant degradation in view-ability or function. DynaVue® provides greater visibility in all outdoor lighting conditions without reducing battery performance.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar LED Status Indicators Caps Lock LED on Keyboard The activity indicators, located above the keyboard and in the display hinge, light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with an icon. # Icon Function LED Description 1 Lit The keyboard is in Caps Lock mode Caps Lock Radio and Wireless Status LEDs Display Hinge LEDs - visible at the bottom of the display indicate active installed radios: 802.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar 3. Grasp the SSD release latch and gently pull the door open. Hard Drive Care You can reduce the risk of damage to the hard drives and increase their reliability and data integrity by following these recommendations: 4. Slanting the unit, gently pull on the SSD bar. Do not intentionally drop the computer. The unit is designed to withstand the day to day rigors of the mobile environment and provide years of reliable service.
GD2000 User Guide Getting Familiar Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TPM is only available if you have the optional Expansion Module installed. Enable or disable TPM in the System BIOS. TPM provides a platform root of trust which uniquely identifies a particular platform and provides various crypto capabilities including hardware-protected storage. Ports and Connectors Ports and Connectors Connection Location Slice Connector Compatible with the USB slice Button Side USB 2.
GD2000 User Guide Making Connections Attaching Audio Devices Using Extended Display Connect a stereo headset or microphone to the 3.5mm audio jack on the right side of the computer. When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop. This allows you to open and view one program on the external monitor while viewing a different program on your notebook’s display. For Windows® XP 1. Right click on the desktop and select Properties to open the Display Properties dialogue box. 2.
GD2000 U GD2000 User seer G Guide uide e Wireless Communication Your GD2000 supports up to three integrated radios and GPS for superior wireless communication (One radio per category listed below). Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Bluetooth® Global Positioning System (GPS) walls do degrade the signal and reduce its range.
GD2000 User Guide Wireless Communication Improving Radio Coverage Antennas Wireless connectivity between your computer and wireless network access points is essential. Maintaining this wireless connectivity over a wide area is fundamental to the usefulness of the network. This makes the scope and reliability of radio coverage a primary concern. Therefore, one of the most important features of the wireless network is the degree of radio coverage provided.
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power The computer operates on AC or battery power. This section explains how your computer manages and conserves power and details important information for the times you will use it on battery power. Be sure to read the Battery Safety and Precautions section. The Battery The computer uses a “smart” Lithium-Ion (standard - 59WHR) battery to provide long battery life.
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power TIPS Performance. You can click on Change plan settings under each option to edit a power plan. Partial discharge/charge cycles are preferred compared to draining the battery completely and recharging. Connect AC Charger, Vehicle Dock, or Vehicle Power Adapter whenever possible and at the end of each work day. When to Replace the Battery Over time the battery’s capacity gradually decreases.
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power recommended that you use Power Saver rather than the Power Management utility located in the Control Panel. Power Saver works with the Windows® XP operating system only. When on external power, Power Saver provides two profiles: Docked and Normal. When on battery, it provides another two profiles: Max Life and Normal. You can easily toggle between the Max Life and Normal battery profiles by pressing CTRL+SPACE.
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power Resume time is very quick. How your battery behaves in warm conditions For Windows® XP: Select Start, Turn Off Computer, Standby to enter Standby/Sleep mode. To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system may not allow a charge if the battery temperature is above 122°F (50°C), (such as in a closed, unattended vehicle during the summer).
GD2000 User Guide Battery Power Identifying power wasting programs Tip 6. Clean terminals The following will help you determine if your system is running applications or processes that are keeping the CPU busy: Dirty terminals can be a cause of charging problems. Clean battery terminals with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. Make sure that the alcohol has evaporated before reinstalling the battery. Start the Task Manager Utility.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings. When you turn your computer on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it will operate correctly. You can use the BIOS Setup Utility to change your computer’s startup configuration. For example, you can change your system’s security routine. Starting the BIOS Setup Utility The Setup Utility can only be started shortly after powering up the computer.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS # Function Description 1 The Menu Bar The Setup Utility has six menu options in the Menu Bar at the top of the window. Press the left or right arrow keys to cycle through these menu screens.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS The Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu provides the user with the ability to configrure specific system settings. Field Setting Function Stealth Mode Configuration Sub-Menu Depending on Stealth Mode setting, LED, FAN Beeps, LCD Brightness, Audio and Wireless devices will keep silent when activated. This allows the computer to be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous or disruptive.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS ENABLED GPS Support Boot on External Power Detect Disabled The GPS support option is powered on when the system boots if GPS support is enabled. It is not powered on when the system boots if the GPS support option is disabled. Enabled The unit boots from off state when external power is applied if setting is enabled. Enabled The unit wakes from sleep when display lid is opened if setting is enabled.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Keyboard Features The Keyboard Features screen is used to configure the keyboard start up settings. Field Setting Function NumLock Auto On OFF ENABLE Left Mouse Button Sets NumLock on/off/auto state at startups. Affects external keyboards. Enables/Disables the left mouse button on the keyboard. Disable Keyboard Backlight Time out 0-255 Sets the time in seconds until the keyboard backlight turns off due to inactivity.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS USB Control Sub-Menu The USB Control sub-menu is used to configure all USB ports. Field Setting Description External USB Ports ENABLED Enables/Disables all external USB ports. Disabled USB Devices for Expansion Module ENABLED Legacy USB Support ENABLED Enables/Disables all USB Controller Functions for the Slice module. Disabled Disabled Enabled: allows USB devices to operate during Power On Self-Test (POST).
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Interrupt Serial Port for GPS IRQ3 IRQ4 ENABLED Select Interrupt for the COM port. Turns GPS serial port on/off. Disabled Base I/O address: 3F8 2F8 Sets the base I/O address for GPS port. 3E8 2E8 Interrupt IRQ5 Select Interrupt for the COM port. IRQ7 2nd Super IO Configuration This configuration option is only displayed if you have an Expansion Module on your unit. It allows you to activate and assign serial port settings on the expansion module.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Battery Calibration Sub-Menu The Battery Calibration process empties and charges the battery, allowing the battery gauge to accurately monitor the battery status. It will take from 10 to 16 ours to calibrate the battery, depending on how much power the battery already contains. Field Setting Calibration Status Function Displays current battery calibration status, Non-Execute or Execute. Remaining capacity (none) Displays the remaining battery capacity.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS Field Setting Function Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password The supervisor password controls access to the Setup Utility. The password must be entered and confirmed. The password can be removed or changed by pressing enter on this field and entering the current password, then pressing enter to move though the fields entering a new password, or leaving it blank to remove the password.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS TPM Configuration Menu After the TPM Support option on the Security menu is enabled, the TPM State menu appears. When you have finished making changes to the TPM State, go to the Exit menu and select Exit Saving Changes. The system will shutdown and reboot. Field Setting Function TPM Support ENABLED Enables or disables TPM Support. Operating system will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required. Disabled TPM State Enabled DISABLED Turn TPM Enable/Disable.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS The Boot Menu The Boot Menu sets the order of priority for devices from which the system will boot. Available devices are automatically detected by the computer. Field Settings Function Boot Priority Order Sub Menu Sub-Menu Displays boot drive order. First listed drive is the primary boot drive. Use up and down arrow keys to highlight a drive device. Use +/- keys to move the device up or down the list.
GD2000 User Guide Customizing the BIOS The Save & Exit Menu The Save & Exit Menu will exit the user from the BIOS setup and start up the Windows® operating system. Field Function Exit Saving Changes Exit the Setup Utility and save the changes to BIOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit the Setup Utility without saving Setup data to CMOS. Load Optimized Defaults Load optimized default values for all Setup items.
GD2000 User Guide Optional Equipment and Accessories Vehicle Power Adapter The Vehicle Power 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 GD2000 vehicle power adapter is intended to provide a convenient, temporary power source for powering and charging the computer in a vehicle.
GD2000 User Guide Maintenance and Storage 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 environmental conditions.
GD2000 User Guide Maintenance and Storage Cleaning Your Computer Outside Case 1. Disconnect external power and turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Add a small amount of water to a soft cloth and clean the computer case. Do not use paper products because they can scratch the surface. Utility. Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore. Then, follow the instructions in the Wizard.
GD2000 User Guide Maintenance and Storage Option 2 : Restoring a Backup Windows® XP: Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup. Then follow the instructions in the wizard to restore files and settings. Windows® Vista: Select Start, Control Panel, System and Maintenance. Then select Backup Your Computer. This opens the Backup and Restore Center where you can restore files and folders. Windows® 7: Select Start, Control Panel, System and Security.
GD2000 User Guide Service and Support We are committed to providing you world class support services that ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for your hardware investment. The Services program will help you maximize end user productivity and decrease overall system operating cost.
GD2000 User Guide Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you determine and fix problems you might encounter while operating the GD2000 computer. Try the following things in order: First look through the categories in this section for a solution. If you are having a problem with a computer application, use the Help that comes with the application to find a solution. If you still cannot resolve your problem, contact the help desk at your organization.
GD2000 User Guide Troubleshooting and even the best maintained batteries eventually need to be retired. Consider replacing the battery if you are not getting the usage you need from it. I changed my display resolution, but I see no difference on the screen Try restarting your computer for the changes to take effect. The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery This may indicate that the charging process terminated prematurely.
GD2000 User Guide Troubleshooting The battery capacity may be low. Connect external power to charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully charged one and press the POWER BUTTON to resume. 2. If that does not work, press CTRL+ALT+DEL and then select Task Manager. 3. If any programs are open, use your arrow keys to highlight each one and select End Task . Repeat this until all programs are closed. The speaker volume is too high or too low See the Audio section. 4.
GD2000 User Guide Troubleshooting all power, including the battery pack, and allow the unit to remain idle for ten minutes. After ten minutes, connect external power and retry. The LED’s, backlight, and/or keyboard backlight don’t illuminate You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility. Go to CMOS Setup and disable Stealth mode. The computer doesn’t make any sounds, even during boot-up You may have enabled Stealth mode in the Setup Utility. Go to CMOS Setup and disable Stealth mode.
