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GD6000 User Guide
Table of Contents Table of Contents
Using Extended Display .................................................... 28
Ethernet (LAN) ...................................................28
Fax/data Modem................................................28
Attaching Audio Devices .................................. 28
Wireless Communication ....................................29
WLAN ..................................................................29
About WLAN ..................................................................... 29
CRMA Express WWAN (option) ......................29
HSDPA .............................................................................. 29
EDGE/GPRS/GSM Network ............................................. 29
UMTS/GPRS/GSM Network ............................................ 29
EVDO Rev. A ..................................................................... 29
EV-DO/1xEV-DO/CDMA Network .................................... 29
GPS (option) .......................................................30
Bluetooth® (option) ...........................................30
Antennas .............................................................30
Improving Radio Coverage .............................. 31
In any Location .................................................................. 31
On the Street ..................................................................... 31
Inside a Building ................................................................ 31
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ................................. 31
Operating with Battery Power ...........................32
Battery pack .......................................................32
Using a battery pack for the first time .............................. 32
Battery and Temperature .................................................. 32
To install a battery pack ..................................................... 32
Battery Calibration ............................................33
Windows XP Battery Calibration ...................................... 33
Windows Vista Battery Calibration ................................... 33
Windows 7 Battery Calibration ......................................... 33
Battery Charging ...............................................33
When to Replace the Battery ........................................... 34
Heat Considerations .......................................................... 34
Monitoring Battery Power ................................34
Low Battery Alarms .......................................................... 34
Managing Power................................................34
Low-Power States ............................................................ 34
Entering Low-Power States .............................................. 35
Battery Tips ........................................................35
Tip 1. Avoid excessive heat and cold................................ 35
Tip 2. Prevent wasted power ............................................ 35
Tip 3. Calibrate your battery .............................................. 35
Tip 4. Get a good charge .................................................. 35
Tip 5. Prevent data loss ..................................................... 36
Tip 6. Clean terminals .......................................................36
Tip 7. Storing batteries ...................................................... 36
Customizing Your BIOS Settings........................37
Using the Setup Utility ......................................37
Starting the Setup Utility ................................................... 37
The Menu Bar ................................................................. 37
Viewing or Changing Field Settings ................................. 37
The Field Help Window .................................................... 37
The Information Menu ......................................38
The Main Menu ..................................................39
The Advanced Menu .........................................40
Stealth Mode Configuration .............................................. 41
I/O Device Configuration .................................................. 42
Graphic Memory Configuration ........................................ 43
The Security Menu ............................................43
The Boot Menu ..................................................44
The Exit Menu ....................................................44
Optional Equipment and Accessories ..............45
Office Dock .........................................................45
Undocking the GD6000 .................................................... 45
Vehicle Dock .......................................................46
Vehicle Dock features: ...................................................... 46
Surge Protection ................................................46
Selecting the Right Surge Protection ............................... 46
Selecting the Right Equipment ......................................... 46
Memory Upgrade .............................................. 47
Replacing a Memory Card ................................................ 47
Removing a Memory Card ............................................... 47
Inserting a Memory Card .................................................. 47
Miscellaneous options ......................................48
Battery Pack ...................................................................... 48
AC Adapter ........................................................................ 48
Vehicle Adapter ................................................................. 48
Other Options and Accessories ....................................... 48
Maintenance ...........................................................49
Computer Maintenance and Storage .............49
Taking Care of Your Computer .......................................... 49
Taking care of your AC adapter ......................................... 49
Servicing ............................................................................ 49
Battery Maintenance and Storage ..................49