General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0137-003
GD8000 User Guide
Table of Contents
Notices, Compliance and Safety .........................5
Copyright Notices ................................................ 5
Disclaimer ............................................................. 5
Trademark and Patent Notice ............................ 5
Compliance Statements ..................................... 5
Compliance Statement for Canada ................... 6
Fax Branding ........................................................ 6
Warnings and Cautions ...................................... 6
Safety .................................................................... 7
Service and Upgrade Safety and Precautions .................... 7
Battery Pack Safety and Precautions ................................. 8
Getting Started..........................................................9
Standard Features ............................................... 9
Optional Features ................................................ 9
Operating System Information .......................... 9
Tips for New Owners .......................................... 9
Turning Off the Computer .................................. 9
Getting Familiar With Your Computer ..............10
Front View .......................................................... 10
Left Side View .................................................... 11
Right Side View .................................................. 12
Back Edge View ................................................. 12
Bottom View ...................................................... 13
Keyboard Basics ................................................ 14
Primary Keys...................................................................... 14
Arrow Keys ........................................................................ 15
Function Keys and Key Combinations .............................. 15
Numeric Keypad ................................................................ 16
Lock Keys .......................................................................... 16
Windows Keys ...................................................................17
Radio ON/OFF Switch (option) ......................... 17
To Turn all Radios on or off ................................................17
Application Launch Key .................................... 17
To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows XP and
Vista ....................................................................................17
To Program the Application Launch Key in Windows 7....17
Display ................................................................ 18
Install the Stylus Tether ..................................................... 18
Calibrate the (optional) Touch Screen ............................... 18
Adjusting Display Brightness ............................................ 18
Adjusting Display Resolution ............................................ 18
Auto Dim Feature .............................................................. 19
Simultaneous or Extended Display .................................. 19
LCD Heater ........................................................................ 19
Cursor Visibility ................................................................. 19
Lid Switch ........................................................... 19
LED Status Indicators ........................................ 20
Audio ................................................................... 21
To Adjust the Volume ........................................................ 21
Inserting the Card .............................................................. 21
The PC Card Slot ................................................ 21
Ejecting a Card .................................................................. 22
Touchpad ............................................................ 22
To Select Objects .............................................................. 22
To Drag .............................................................................. 22
Adjusting the Touchpad Settings ..................................... 22
Touchpad Precautions ....................................................... 22
Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (option) .. 23
To Insert a Card ................................................................. 23
To Remove a Card ............................................................. 23
The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) ...............................23
Replacing the hard disk drive ............................................ 23
Hard Disk Drive Heater ..................................................... 24
The Media Bay ................................................... 24
To Change Swappable Media Bay Device ....................... 24
To Insert a Disk ................................................................. 24
To Remove a DVD or CD .................................................. 24
Precautions for Handling DVDs and CDs ......................... 25
Computer Security ............................................ 25
Security Slot ...................................................................... 25
BIOS Level Passwords ..................................................... 25
Smart Card Reader (Option) ............................................. 25
Fingerprint Scanner (Option) ............................................. 25
Stealth Mode ..................................................................... 25
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ....................................... 25
Ports and Connectors ....................................... 26
ENERGY STAR
® ..........................................................................................26
Making Connections .............................................27
Attaching Power ................................................ 27
To Attach AC Power .......................................................... 27
To Use the Vehicle Adapter (optional) ............ 27
USB Devices ....................................................... 27
External keyboard or pointing device................................ 27
Fax/data modem................................................ 28
External Monitor or Video Device ................... 28
Using Simultaneous Display ............................................. 28
