General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0136-005
GD6000 User Guide
Table of Contents Table of Contents
Notices and Compliance .......................................5
Copyright Notice ..................................................5
Disclaimer ............................................................. 5
Trademark and Patent Notice ............................ 5
Compliance Statements ..................................... 5
Warnings and Cautions ...................................... 7
Safety Information .............................................. 7
Getting Started..........................................................8
Where to Look For Information ......................... 8
About Windows XP............................................................. 8
About Windows Vista ......................................................... 8
About Windows 7 ............................................................... 8
Standard Parts ..................................................................... 8
Standard Features ............................................................... 8
Optional Features ................................................................ 8
Optional Parts and Accessories ......................................... 9
The First Time. . . ................................................. 9
Begin Using the Computer ................................................. 9
Turning off Your Computer ................................................. 9
Safety .................................................................... 9
Tips for New Owners ........................................ 10
Front View .......................................................... 11
Getting Familiar With Your Computer ..............11
Top View ............................................................. 12
Left Side View .................................................... 12
Right Side View .................................................. 13
Back Edge View ................................................. 13
Bottom View ...................................................... 14
Keyboard Basics ................................................ 15
Primary Keys ...................................................... 15
Arrow Keys ........................................................................ 15
Keyboard ergonomics ...................................... 15
Function Keys and Key Combinations .............................. 16
Numeric Keypad .................................................................17
Lock Keys ...........................................................................17
Windows Keys .................................................................. 18
Application Launch Button................................................ 18
Keyboard Task Lights ........................................................ 18
LED Status Indicators ........................................ 19
Touchpad ............................................................20
How to Use the Touchpad ................................................ 20
Adjusting the Touchpad Settings ..................................... 20
Touchpad Precautions ....................................................... 20
Touchpad Buttons ............................................................. 20
Display ................................................................ 21
Calibrating the (optional) Touch Screen ............................ 21
Adjusting Display Brightness ............................................ 21
Adjusting Display Resolution ............................................ 21
Auto Dim Feature .............................................................. 21
Simultaneous Display ....................................................... 22
Opening and Closing the Display ..................................... 22
Lid Switch .......................................................................... 22
Cursor Visibility .................................................................. 22
Memory ..............................................................22
Audio ...................................................................23
The PC Card Slot ................................................23
Inserting a Card ................................................................. 23
Ejecting a Card .................................................................. 23
The Hard Disk Drive ..........................................23
Removing the Hard Disk Drive ......................................... 23
The Optical Disk Drive (option) ........................ 24
Inserting a Disk ................................................................. 24
Removing a DVD or CD .................................................... 24
Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (option) ..24
To insert a card .................................................................. 24
To remove a card ............................................................... 25
Computer Security ............................................25
Security Slot ...................................................................... 25
Passwords ......................................................................... 25
Fingerprint Scanner (Option) ............................................. 25
Fingerprint Scanner Software ........................................... 25
Stealth Mode ..................................................................... 25
Smart Card Reader (Option) ............................................. 25
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) ....................................... 25
ENERGY STAR® ................................................26
Ports and Connectors ....................................... 26
Making Connections .............................................27
Attaching Power ................................................ 27
Using the AC Adapter ....................................................... 27
Using the Vehicle Adapter (optional) ................................ 27
Attaching USB Devices .....................................27
External keyboard or pointing device................................ 27
Attaching an External Monitor or Video Device 28
Using Simultaneous Display ............................................. 28