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GoBook Users Manual
77-0100-003 19 January 2001
external power Any of the approved devices used to supply power to the GoBook computer including the
AC adapter, the vehicle adapter, and the vehicle cradle.
external power light The first light from the left on the power indicator LED panel, this light illuminates
when the computer is operating on external power. If a battery is installed, the external power supply
automatically begins charging the battery when power is connected. The light remains on when the
battery is fully charged.
fast charge A method of quickly increasing the battery capacity while the GoBook computer is attached to
external power. This is the normal and preferred charging method. It takes approximately four hours to
fully charge the battery using this method.
hard disk A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to stored data. The standard hard disk
for the GoBook computer is ruggedized to withstand more shock and vibration than hard disks in typical
notebook computers.
hardware The electronic components, boards, peripherals, and equipment that make up your computer
system.
indicator lights The small lights that blink or remain on or off to indicate activity on the system. They
include an Power On/Off light, an External Power light, a Disk Activity light, and a Radio On/Off light.
keyboard The keyboard (87-Key US / UK; 89-Key International) is weather sealed and designed with
standard key spacing.
megabytes (MB) A unit of memory measurement equal to approximately one million bytes (1,048,576
bytes).
megahertz (MHz) A measurement of electrical frequency equal to one million cycles per second.
microphone An application that allows a user to talk into the computer, or to another person.