Charging Batteries
The vehicle dock is designed to charge the computer’s battery with voltage from the vehicle battery
while you are traveling. Follow the procedure below to charge a battery.
To charge a battery installed in the computer
1.
Place the computer onto the vehicle dock, making sure it is securely latched.
2.
If charging is required it begins automatically. The Battery Power Indicator
lights.
3.
When the battery is fully charged, the Battery Power Indicator turns off.
Communicating with Other Devices
Connect external devices to the ports on the back of the dock, and then place the GoBook XR-1 onto the
vehicle dock. You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle dock without connecting or
disconnecting the cables.
External Antennas
The Vehicle Dock integrates WLAN and WWAN antennas with switching capability. FCC regulations
require that users of vehicle-mounted antennas must use only antennas authorized for use with the
GoBook XR-1 in order to meet FCC RF exposure limits. Itronix IX270 Vehicle Mount and Antennas
are to be installed by Itronix trained professional installation teams only.
RF Antenna Placement
WARNING Improper installation and/or operating configurations of permanent and magnetic vehicle-
mounted antennas may cause FCC RF exposure limits to be exceeded. Vehicle-mounted antennas must
be placed at least 20 cm from operators and bystanders and at least 92cm (36 inches) from any existing
roof mounted antennas.
Placement of a vehicle-mounted antenna
Important
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Refer to
Battery Tips
for charging temperature and other recommendations
•
If you charge your battery daily, rely on the gas gauge reading to determine battery
capacity. The gas gauge may show that the battery is full, but charging continues. This
happens because the charging process is trying to put a little more capacity into the
battery. External power can be removed at this time since the battery is virtually full.
•
If your battery is new or has not been used for several weeks, rely on the indicator light to
determine when the battery is fully charged. The gas gauge is unreliable in these cases;
it may read 100%, when the actual capacity is only 10%.
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