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GD3080 User Guide
Getting Started
Both replacement Display Cleaning Cloths and approved Display
Cleaning solution are available as Field Kits. Contact your sup-
port representative for order requests.
Screen Overlay Use:
A screen overlay is recommended for environments with high
contaminant potential.
A screen overlay provides protection from damage caused by
use of foreign objects or surface contaminants, and maximizes
the useful life of the screen surface.
Worn, scratched, or otherwise damaged screen overlays can be
replaced.
Contaminants on the screen overlay surface should be removed
by following the same cleaning methods noted above.
The screen overlay has a negligible impact on overall display
brightness/viewability and provides enhanced screen clarity
while maximizing the screen surface useful life.
Screen overlays are available as field kits. Contact your support
representative for order requests.
Use of the Touchscreen Stylus:
If your GD3080 has the optional integrated touchscreen use
the included stylus. Foreign objects such as ball point pens or
hand tools should never be used for touchscreen input; they
will cause damage to the screen surface.
A clean finger tip can be used for touchscreen input without
damaging the screen surface. Fingertip use may introduce
contaminants to the touchscreen surface and increase periodic
screen cleaning requirements.
Replacement styluses are available as field kits. Contact your
Support Representative for order requests.
note
Available field kits can be ordered through the iCare
Servenet Portal, or by contacting the
(CCC)
at 800-638-9270, option 2. Access to the iCare Servenet Portal
requires a User Name and Password. Portal access will be
setup upon request.
Ensure that the computer is operated and stored within its specified
temperature range.
Operating Temperature -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
Storage Temperature -67° F to 167° F (-55° C to 75° C)
Conserve battery charge when possible to maximize battery life
during daily use.
Partial discharge/charge cycles are preferred compared to
draining the battery completely and recharging.
Avoid prolonged exposure to temperature extremes.
Cold temperature extremes may result in reduced available
energy from the battery. This energy is recoverable as the battery
warms to a nominal temperature of 68° F (20°C).
Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can result in a perma-
nent reduction in available energy from the battery.
Battery charging is disabled below 32° F (0°C) and above 113° F
(45°C) to protect the lithium-Ion cells in the battery.
Power Down
Exit all applications, and shutdown or reboot at the end of each
work day. If the computer is left powered overnight, ensure
that all applications are closed and perform a restart prior to
beginning daily operations.
This practice ensures that all applications (and system resources
used by those applications) are reinitialized each work day.
Unless an application is specifically designed for 24/7 operation,
a daily practice of restarting (resetting) an application can mini-
mize the potential for a wide variety of operational anomalies
often perceived as a hardware failure.
Tips for New Owners
section for common questions and
answers about the GD3080
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Take responsibility for backup. Back up files often. Users who
need to manage large amounts of data may wish to use backup
devices such as a ZIP drive.
Don’t leave passwords anywhere on your Tablet PC or carrying
case
Be careful when placing your Tablet PC on an airport security
conveyor belt. In most airports, security conveyor belts are safe
for computers. If you are not sure, ask the security staff. You
should keep a close eye on your computer.
Tape your business card to the Tablet PC and accessories. In the
workplace, Tablet PCs and accessories may often look exactly
alike, leading to equipment mix ups. Prevent such mix ups by
placing your name on your equipment.
Use a lock. For added security, consider purchasing a Kensing-
ton lock to secure the Tablet PC to a desk or table.
Develop ergonomic work habits. The science of ergonomics
studies the relationship between health and a suitable work
environment. For more information on ergonomics, contact your
nearest computer bookstore, or local library. The Internet also
has information on this and other related subjects.
note
Using a computer for extended periods of time with
a poor workstation setup or incorrect work habits can cause
health problems.
