User's Manual

General Dynamics Itronix 72-0139-001
GD2000 User Guide
Making Connections
Attaching Audio Devices
Connect a stereo headset or microphone to the 3.5mm audio
jack on the right side of the computer.
NOTE Separate audio input and output jacks are available with
the Office Dock.
External Monitor or Video Device
The Office Dock has a VGA monitor port (Video Out) so you
can connect an external monitor. You may use an external
monitor simultaneously with your notebook’s display, instead
of your notebook’s display, or as an extension of your note-
book’s display.
To attach an external monitor
1. Connect the video signal cable or VGA adapter to the external
monitor port on the back of your office dock.
2. Connect the power cable from the external monitor to a power
outlet and turn on the monitor.
3. Read the monitor’s manual for additional instructions.
Using Simultaneous Display
Your computer takes advantage of Windows
®
dual-display
capability, allowing you to use your computer for presenta-
tions. To use simultaneous display, connect an external display
device to the office dock’s external monitor port. You can then
toggle the display output location by pressing
. It will out-
put to your computer’s display, the attached external display,
or both displays simultaneously. Keep pressing
until you
have the output option you want.
Using Extended Display
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. Select the Settings tab.
3. Click on the “2” in the Monitors section.
4. Check “Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor”.
5. Select Apply and OK to save and exit.
6. Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the
external monitor.
Port Covers and Doors
Inspect for broken, loose or missing parts and fasteners. Miss-
ing port covers or doors create contaminant entry points which
may lead to system failure.
Replacement port covers are available as field kits. Contact
your support representative to order.
Audio Jack
External Monitor
(VGA) Port