GD3080 User Guide General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0138-001
GD3080 User Guide Table of Contents Notices and Safety..................................................5 Calibrating the Display....................................................... 21 Ambient Light Sensor........................................................ 21 Copyright Notice................................................... 5 Disclaimer.............................................................. 5 Trademark and Patent Notice............................. 5 Compliance Statements.................
GD3080 User Guide Table of Contents Installing the Battery.......................................................... 28 Tablet PC Maintenance and Storage............... 42 Replacing the Real Time Clock Battery............................. 29 Maintaining Your Tablet PC................................................ 42 Battery Calibration............................................. 29 Care and Cleaning.............................................................. 42 Windows® Level Battery Calibration.
GD3080 User Guide Table of Contents I can’t save files because the disk is full........................... 49 Disk Read Error.................................................................. 49 Hard disk recovery............................................................. 49 Landline Modems .............................................49 The modem doesn’t work................................................. 49 The modem doesn’t dial a number...................................
GD3080 User Guide Notices and Safety Identification: GD3080 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Copyright Notice Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. © Copyright 2012 General Dynamics Itronix. All rights reserved.
GD3080 User Guide Notices and Safety Dynamics Itronix equipment as this might void any maintenance contract with your company. Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some General Dynamics Itronix equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted. The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable and, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
GD3080 User Guide Notices and Safety L’equipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux RF etablies pour un environnement non controle. L’antenne (s) utilisee pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas etre co-localises ou fonctionnant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. IC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.
GD3080 User Guide Notices and Safety Disconnect any attached peripherals. Disconnect any attached network, telephone or telecommunication line. Remove any media in your computer’s slots or bays. Remove the battery (See Battery Removal). Remove the SSD (See SSD Removal). Battery Pack Safety and Precautions WARNING! There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
GD3080 User Guide Your new GD3080 features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics and a rugged, durable architecture to provide you with a Tablet PC that is compact, powerful, and easy to use virtually anywhere. Designed for a wide range of business productivity applications, the GD3080 is an ideal choice for mobile workers who are on the go throughout the day.
GD3080 User Guide About Windows® 7 For information and help with Windows® 7, select Start, Help and Support, How to get started with your computer. You can also browse or search help topics to learn more about using the Windows® 7 Operating System. Precautions You can use your computer under a wide range of environmental conditions.
GD3080 User Guide Both replacement Display Cleaning Cloths and approved Display Cleaning solution are available as Field Kits. Contact your support representative for order requests. Getting Started warms to a nominal temperature of 68° F (20°C). Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can result in a permanent reduction in available energy from the battery.
GD3080 User Guide Power Management Power Management Applications: The use of Windows® Power Management or GD3080 Power Saver (if equipped) applications is recommended to provide maximum battery run time and prolong battery service life. Default settings allow the GD3080 to enter a Standby/Suspend state after a set period of inactivity. Extending or disabling the Standby/Suspend time-out period will increase power consumption and reduce operational time on battery power.
GD3080 User Guide Troubleshooting These are basic troubleshooting tips. For more complete help with troubleshooting, see the Troubleshooting section. Battery Power – Battery does not charge Battery Power – Short run time Lock-ups Determine if the digitizer, touchscreen, or keypad inputs are recognized. Attempt to close any programs that are not responding (press the SECURITY key, Task Manager). If Task Manager does not list any suspect programs/applications, perform a reboot.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Front View 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 # Feature Description 1 Power Button Press this button to turn the unit on or off or to hibernate. 2 Speaker Use the integrated speaker for audio output 3 Ambient Light Sensor When enabled, the Ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlight in response to ambient light conditions. It is disabled by default. See Display and Pen Basics for more information.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Left Side View Security Slot Feature Description Security Slot Your computer has a security slot that can be used with a standard laptop locking device, such as a Kensington Lock. Right Side View 1 2 3 4 5 # Feature Description 1 Fax/modem RJ-11 Jack The fax/modem can transmit data using the 56 Kbps V.90 or V.92 protocol, and send and receive faxes at 14.4 Kbps. 2 2 USB 2.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Top Edge View 1 2 3 4 # Feature Description 1 Pen Storage Slot Store the pen / stylus here when not using it. 2 LAN RJ-45 Jack With an Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) you can make LAN connections without installing PC cards. Connection speed is 10/100/1000 Mbps. 3 Type II PC Card Slot The PC card slot supports 32 bit CardBus 2.1 interface as well as Zoom Video when in landscape orientation. You can use this slot with PC card radios.
GD3080 User Guide Back View Getting Familiar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # Feature Description 1 Pen / Stylus Slot Use the pen provided with your Tablet PC to navigate and input on the touch panel display. Store it in the slot when not using it. 2 Hand Strap Allows GD3080 to be held with one hand (optional device). 3 Pen Tether Attach a pen tether to the tether slot to keep the pen with the Tablet PC. 4 Thermal Grate Covers the fan. Do not cover this grate while using the GD3080.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Buttons and Hot Keys The GD3080 has seven Hot Keys to speed common functions. Additionally, it has a Power Button, an RF On/Off Button, and a Master Reset Key. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 # Icon Hot Key Description 1 Rotate Key Use this key to switch between portrait and landscape orientation on the display. It rotates the screen in 90° increments. You can also program it to execute a specific function.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar FN and Hot Key Combinations Function Key Icons Description FN + LINE UP Page up FN + LINE DOWN Page down FN + OK/ENTER KEY Speaker volume down FN + ESCAPE Speaker volume up FN + SECURITY Display brightness down FN + ROTATE Display brightness up Programming Hot Keys You can program the ESCAPE, ROTATE, LINE UP and LINE DOWN hot keys to perform specific functions. To program one of these hot keys, do the following: 1.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Power Button The POWER BUTTON is located at the top left corner above the display when the unit is in landscape orientation. Press this button to turn the unit on or off or hibernate. RF ON/OFF Button This button is located on the back of the Tablet PC. It turns off Bluetooth® and disables WLAN and GPS radios. Master Reset Key The MASTER RESET KEY is located in a recessed hole on the back of the Tablet Ph.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Display and Pen Basics Your GD3080 has an 8.4” TFT XGA outdoor viewable DynaVue™transmissive display with digitizer control panel and touch screen. It is an active matrix color display with integrated graphics capabilities that provides excellent readability both indoors and outdoors. Using the Pen / Stylus Use the pen/stylus provided with your GD3080 Tablet PC like you would use a mouse on a desktop PC.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Adjusting Screen Brightness If you have trouble reading your display, you can adjust the screen brightness using hot keys. An on-screen brightness bar pops up to show the brightness levels when you press one of the following: Press FN+ROTATE Press FN+SECURITY to increase brightness to decrease brightness NOTE If the Auto Adjust Brightness function is enabled, the backlight adjustment may change depending on ambient light conditions.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Disk Drives Your GD3080 comes with several components for reading and writing (recording) information. The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) The hard disk drive provides high-capacity storage and fast access. The operating system and most programs are stored here. Your GD3080 identifies the hard disk drive as drive C:. Your hard disk drive may include an optional hard drive heater to allow operation in certain environments. There is also a solid state hard drive option.
GD3080 User Guide Getting Familiar Passwords Stealth Mode Passwords protect your computer from unauthorized access. When set, no one can access the computer without entering the correct password. Your computer has a Stealth Mode feature for users who may need to use it where light or sound could be dangerous or disruptive, such as military personnel. Enabling Stealth Mode allows you to disable sound and light features such as system beeps, the fan, and the display backlight.
GD3080 User Guide Your GD3080 is equipped with a full array of ports and connectors, including standard input/output (I/O) ports for quickly and easily adding peripherals such as a USB printer. Refer to documentation included with individual devices for details on connecting these devices to your computer. Along with the standard ports found on most computers, your computer also includes modem and LAN ports for advanced communications technology. CAUTION Keep port doors closed when not in use.
GD3080 User Guide Making Connections Installing a PC Card Ejecting a Compact Flash Card 1. The top side of a PC Card is usually identified with a label. Insert the card into the slot with the top up and the edge with pinhole contacts going in first. You will feel some resistance as the card slides into the back of the slot. 2. PC Cards require drivers, or a program that allows the operat- ing system to use a specific device.
GD3080 User Guide Wireless Communication The GD3080 has superior wireless capabilities. Depending on your configuration, it supports up to four optional wireless radio technologies: PC card wireless technologies; Bluetooth, Wireless LAN (WLAN), and GPS. Each GD3080 comes standard with three antennas for wireless communication; two WLAN and one Bluetooth. GPS and PC Card radio antenna are optional accessories. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna(s).
GD3080 User Guide The GD3080 uses Dynamic Power Management ( DPM ) so you can reduce the amount of energy used, especially during periods of inactivity. It is powered by a smart Lithium-ION battery pack. A CMOS coin battery maintains the Real Time Clock and CMOS memory. There is also an optional second external battery pack that effectively doubles your battery powered runtime. Battery Power 5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws from the battery cover and remove the battery cover.
GD3080 User Guide Replacing the Real Time Clock Battery The Real Time Clock has a replaceable coin battery located under the battery pack. Only replace with the same coin cell type as the original. Battery Power After starting calibration, the Battery Calibration application requires no further input from the user. The calibration consists of four steps: 1. Partial Discharge. 2. Charge: The battery is fully charged to 100 %. 3.
GD3080 User Guide Battery Power Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your GD3080 to a power outlet, the internal battery automatically begins to recharge. While the battery is charging, the Battery Status LED turns orange after 6-12 seconds and stays solid orange until the battery is fully charged. When the battery is fully charged, the LED will turn green. If your computer is turned off, a fully discharged battery takes about 3 hours to recharge.
GD3080 User Guide Managing Power Your computer has power management capability so you can reduce the amount of energy used, especially during periods of inactivity. Effective use of power management options can greatly conserve and extend your battery life. The power management unit monitors system activity, such as the hard drive, keyboard, mouse, or any devices attached to a port.
GD3080 User Guide When running on battery power, make sure your system suspends automatically after a few minutes of inactivity. PC Cards, radios, custom applications, or modified system settings may affect this. Remove PC Cards and unplug peripherals when you are not using them. They may draw power from the system even when not in use. Avoid operating the fax/modem, or audio and video applications when using battery power.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings. When you turn your computer on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it will operate correctly. You can use the BIOS Setup Utility to change your computer’s startup configuration. For example, you can change your system’s security routine. Starting the BIOS Setup Utility You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the computer has been turned on.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility The General Help Window describes the Tablet PC Input Pad keys and their functions. You can access it by selecting F1 on the Tablet PC Input Pad. However, the following keys are not available during Setup unless you have an external USB keyboard attached to the Tablet PC: HOME F2/F3 F8 END Tablet PC Input Pad The Setup Utility has a unique Tablet PC Input Pad that appears when you hover over or tap your pen anywhere on the screen.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility The Main Menu Field Setting Function AMIBIOS For information only Version Motherboard For information only Version Processor For information only Type and Speed System Memory For information only Size System Time HH:MM:SS Configure system time System Date MM/DD/YYYY Configure system date Digitizer Calibration Opens the Digitizer Calibration Utility Begins the digitizer calibration. Once you have calibrated the display, the computer will restart.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility Trusted Computing Field Setting Function TCG/TPM Support Yes Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility Fan Learning Function The purpose of the Fan Learning Function is to calibrate the fan’s performance. The fan’s throughput will be decreased over time and the Fan Learning Function adjusts the fan’s efficiency allowing the fan to operate properly. Stealth Mode Setup The GD3080 has stealth mode capability so it can be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous to the user.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility Extended Configuration Field Setting Function Vanderpool Technology Enabled Intel (r) Virtualization Technology -- allows a platform to run multiple operating systems an application in independent partitions. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Enabled Enabled -- Use multi-processing core Disabled -- Use only one processor core Disabled Enabled -- Display will dim slightly when on battery power.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility Radio Configuration Field Setting Function Bluetooth Power Option Disabled Wireless LAN Enabled Enable or disable Bluetooth power Enabled Enable or disable Wireless LAN Disabled The Boot Menu Field Setting Function 1st Boot Device (multiple devices may be displayed) Removable Dev. CD/DVD Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been enabled in the corresponding type menu.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility The Security Menu Field Setting Function Installed Information Only Installed Information Only Change Supervisor Password N/A Install or Change the password Change User Password N/A Install or Change the password Clear User Password N/A Clears/Removes the User Password (NOTE: This option only displays if a User Password has been installed) Password Check Setup Determines when a password is required by the system.
GD3080 User Guide BIOS Setup Utility The Exit Menu Field Screen Function Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation Discard Changes and Exit Exit system setup without saving any changes. Esc key can be used for this operation. Discard Changes Discards changes done so far to any of the setup questions. F7 key can be used for this operation. Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Default values for all the setup questions.
GD3080 User Guide The GD3080 is rugged and weather resistant. Handle it with the normal care required by any sophisticated electronic equipment, and the computer will provide reliable service even under harsh field conditions. Follow the guidelines in this section to care for your unit. Battery Maintenance and Storage Maintaining Batteries Follow these guidelines to maintain performance of LithiumIon (Li-on) batteries. Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods.
GD3080 User Guide Store the computer within the recommended temperature ranges of -55°C to +75°C (-67°F to +167°F). If you use PC cards, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions you received with the card for storage and care information. Data Backup Regularly backup your data to ensure the greatest data integrity, provide the fastest recovery options, and minimize downtime.
GD3080 User Guide The GD3080 has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience. Optional Equipment 4. Tighten the three screws to secure the battery in place. A complete list of optional peripherals and accessories is listed on the General Dynamics Itronix website. CAUTION When purchasing any additional accessories, purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your Tablet PC.
GD3080 User Guide Optional Equipment To use the desk mount: Memory Upgrade 1. Ensure the port cover on the extension slot is open and the port Adding memory allows the computer to operate faster, handle more tasks simultaneously, and work more efficiently with large files. Users who increase memory demands by adding additional programs may notice slower operating speeds. Adding memory offsets this slowdown. The Tablet PC includes a memory card slot for adding additional memory.
GD3080 User Guide Type of Equipment to be Protected If the computer is equipped with a modem, the modem should also be surge protected. Protecting the power line without protecting the modem line provides only partial protection. Quality of Electrical Wiring and Service Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC grounds.
GD 3080 User Guide We are committed to providing you world class support services that ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for your hardware investment. The icareServices program will help you maximize end user productivity and decrease overall system operating cost. Client Care Center (CCC) General Dynamics Itronix Client Care Center – The CCC is an internal central point for telephone warranty support for all General Dynamics Itronix products.
GD3080 User Guide Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you determine and fix problems you might encounter while operating the GD3080. the modem. Answer “Yes” to this question and follow the instructions on the screen to install it. Try the following steps in order: When I rotate the display to portrait orientation my application does not work or does not display correctly 1. First, look through the categories in this section for a solution. 2.
GD3080 User Guide Troubleshooting The gas gauge isn’t full after charging the battery To recover your hard disk This 1. Attach an external USB keyboard and an external USB floppy may indicate that the charging process terminated prematurely. Calibrate the battery to align the gas gauge with the battery capacity. or CD-ROM drive with the unit turned off. 2. Press F11 while the unit is booting up to get to the Boot Menu. 3. Select Disk Recovery from the menu.
GD3080 User Guide Miscellaneous The computer shuts off unexpectedly The computer has entered suspend mode Suspend mode. Press the power button to resume. The battery capacity may be low. Connect external power to charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. battery contacts may be dirty. Turn off the computer, remove the battery, and clean the contacts. Troubleshooting I receive an “out of memory” error message Too many applications may be running at the same time.
GD3080 User Guide Pen / Display When I try to use the pen on my display, nothing happens If you cannot select objects accurately with the pen, you may need to recalibrate the display. Select Start, All Programs, Mobile Computer Tools, Tablet Calibration. Then follow the on screen instructions. If you are using a conventional pen/stylus, verify you are in touch screen mode. To do this, press the LINE UP and LINE DOWN arrow keys simultaneously.
GD3080 User Guide Troubleshooting How do I adjust the speaker volume? How do I optimize the GD3080 for left handed use? You can change speaker volume by tapping the volume icon in the Windows® tasktray or by using the following hot key combinations: You Press FN+ESCAPE to increase volume Press FN+ENTER to decrease volume How do I clean the display screen? To clean the display assembly, use the same cleaning solution and procedure described earlier for the outside case.
