User's Manual Part 1

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Exit and Saving

Save Settings and Exit

Select this option to save changes to the field values and restart the computer using the new values. Pressing F10 from any of the menu

screens also allows you to save settings and exit.

Exit Without Saving

Select this option to discard any changes you have made to the field values and restart the computer using the old values.

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Optional Equipment and Accessories

The GoBook II computer has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience.

CAUTION When purchasing any additional accessories, purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer.

Some accessories are proprietary items and can be obtained through your system vendor. If you use items that are not approved for use with

this computer, you may cause your computer to malfunction, or to emit or receive electromagnetic radiation in excess of local regulations. For

non-proprietary accessories such as PC Cards or printers, ensure that the accessory functions properly in your computer before making the

purchase. Your system vendor may be able to recommend reliable brands and models.

Surge Protection

A large number of computer and high technology equipment damage is directly related to AC power and telephone line problems. These

problems can include surges, spikes, noise, interference, and weather-related problems, which in turn can cause glitches, hang-ups, crashes,

performance slow downs, and down time with computer equipment. The market is flooded with hundreds of AC power line surge suppressors

advertising high performance surge protection; only a few of them actually provide adequate protection.

This section provides guidelines for selecting a quality surge suppressor to be used with your GoBook II, and it helps identify a few sources

for products with acceptable performance.

Selecting the Right Surge Protection

Consider the level of quality you need when selecting a surge suppressor. This depends on factors such as surge environment, the type of

equipment to be protected, and the quality of the electrical wiring and service.

Surge Environment

Surge environment refers to the damage potential from electrical surges in a particular geographical area. A high quality suppressor should be

used if there is frequent lightning activity in the area and the location service is fed by overhead utility poles.

Type of Equipment to be Protected

If the computer is equipped with a modem, the modem should also be surge protected. Protecting the power line without protecting the

modem line provides only partial protection.

Quality of Electrical Wiring and Service

Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC grounds. It is important that your computer system be plugged into

a grounded AC outlet when charging and that all peripherals connected to your system reference the same AC ground.

Selecting the Right Equipment

There are a number of companies that sell quality surge suppressors such as Sutton Designs, APC, and Panamax. When you are looking for a

surge suppressor, consider these things.

Expect to pay at least $50 for a good quality surge suppressor.

The surge suppressor should be a UL 1449, 497, and 1283 listed for surge suppression, modem surge protection, and RFI/EMI noise

filtering respectively.

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