GoBook II Help Page 1 of 71 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of the Itronix GoBook II computer! Your new GoBook II features the most innovative advances in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with a rugged, durable architecture to provide you with a notebook computer that is compact, powerful, rugged and easy to use.
GoBook II Help Page 2 of 71 After opening the package, carefully inspect the contents. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or appear damaged. The shipping carton should contain the following: STANDARD z The Itronix GoBook II computer z Battery z ADP-90AB or ADP -75FB AC adapter with power cord z 12.1 inch XGA display z Stylus z Shoulder Strap z GoBook II Quick Start Guide OPTIONS The following items are normally optional, but some vendors may include them in the standard package.
GoBook II Help Page 3 of 71 High Capacity Hard Disk Drive The computer has a high capacity hard disk drive, enabling you to install your favorite programs and store large multimedia files. Full Array of Ports and Connectors Your computer includes standard ports for connecting to peripherals such as USB devices and monitors. USB ports allow you to add many types of peripherals. Large SVGA or XGA LCD Your computer has a large, easy to view SVGA or XGA LCD panel.
GoBook II Help Page 4 of 71 use and continued high performance, consider the following factors when setting up your computer: z Follow all warnings and instructions noted in this documentation and in the Windows Help and Support, found on the Start Menu.
GoBook II Help Page 5 of 71 The First Time. . . Using your computer for the first time involves: z Installing the battery z Connecting the AC adapter to the computer z Turning the Computer On and Off z Adjusting the Volume Installing the Battery Make sure the computer is sheltered when you install the Lithium Ion battery; the computer is not weather sealed until the battery is properly installed. The battery should be fully charged before you operate the unit on battery power.
GoBook II Help Page 6 of 71 You can operate the computer while the battery is charging, while on external power , or on battery power only. To turn on the computer z Press the Power Button button once, and then give the system time to respond. To turn off the computer 1. From the Start menu, tap Shut Down. 2. Then, from the Shut Down Windows screen select Shut Down and tap OK.
GoBook II Help Page 7 of 71 72_0103_001 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Calibrating the Touch Screen Your GoBook II computer has a touch screen display. Follow the guidelines below to calibrate the touch screen for optimum use. CAUTION z Always use an approved stylus or your finger. z Never use sharp, hard, or abrasive implements on the touch screen such as ball point pens, pencils, or keys. They could damage the screen.
GoBook II Help Page 8 of 71 NOTE If you cannot select objects accurately with the stylus you may need to re-calibrate the touch screen. This can be accomplished by revisiting the procedure above. Adjusting the Screen You can adjust the display brightness for better viewing. Use the following keys to make adjustments: To Do This... Press Lighten the display FN+F7 Darken the display FN+F6 Setting the Date and Time To set the date and time 1.
GoBook II Help Page 9 of 71 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Startup Problems? If your computer does not operate, try these solutions. z Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery if it is not charged. NOTE The Power LED on the AC adapter should be lit as well as the External Power Indicator on the GoBook II if the AC adapter is connected and functioning properly. Additionally, one of the power icons should appear in the task tray.
GoBook II Help Page 10 of 71 The following diagrams and descriptions provide an overview of your GoBook II computer. Hover the mouse over each number on the picture to see a description. Front View 1. Touch Screen Display 2. Display Latches 3. Antenna 3a. Antenna (internal mini-WLAN) 4. Activity Indicators 5. Power Button 6. Touchpad 7. Scrolling Button 8. Touchpad Buttons 9. Power / Wireless Modem Indicators 10. Speakers file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\harwoodm.ITRXNT1\Local%20Settings\Temp\~...
GoBook II Help Page 11 of 71 Back View Cooling Fan Power Jack z 15-Pin VGA Port z 60-Pin Multi-IO Port z 9-Pin Serial Port 6. PS2 Port 7. RJ-11 Modem Jack 8. RJ-45 Network Jack 9. USB Port 10. D-Rings z z file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\harwoodm.ITRXNT1\Local%20Settings\Temp\~...
GoBook II Help Page 12 of 71 Left Side View 1. PC Card Slot 2. Microphone Jack 3. Audio Jack 4. Stylus Right Side View 1.Antenna 2. Media Bay - CDROM, DVD, Floppy Disk, CDRW, or Media Bay Battery 3. Radio Bay 4. Cooling Fan 5. Security Slot file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\harwoodm.ITRXNT1\Local%20Settings\Temp\~...
GoBook II Help Page 13 of 71 Display with Stylus LED Activity Indicators The activity indicators, located above the keyboard, light up when a particular function of the computer is active. Each indicator is marked with a corresponding symbol and is visible when the lid is open or closed. LED numbers are from left to right. Icon & LED # Function Mini PCI LED #1 Not Used LED #2 file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\harwoodm.ITRXNT1\Local%20Settings\Temp\~...
GoBook II Help LED #3 LED #4 Page 14 of 71 Disk Status (HW) Media Drive Bay Number Lock LED #5 Caps Lock LED #6 Scroll Lock LED #7 LED Power / Wireless Modem Indicators The case front LED's indicate external power, unit ON/OFF, battery status, and wireless modem ON/OFF. The indicators remain active and viewable even when the LCD panel is closed.
GoBook II Help Page 15 of 71 GoBook II™ Help Keyboard Basics The keyboard on the GoBook II computer looks much like the keyboard of a typewriter and operates in almost the same way. While typewriter keys put characters on paper, the keys on the laptop enter characters in the computer and perform certain functions, depending on the application or program.
GoBook II Help Page 16 of 71 The DOWN ARROW key usually moves the cursor down one line. In Windows, you can use the down arrow to make selections from menus and scrollable list boxes. The RIGHT ARROW key usually moves the cursor one character position to the right. The LEFT ARROW key usually moves the cursor one character position to the left. Function Keys Hold the FN key while pressing the numbered function key. Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard area.
GoBook II Help Page 17 of 71 3. The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program. It is called double-tapping. This function corresponds to double-clicking with a mouse. Once the cursor has been moved to the object you want to select, lightly double-tap the pressure sensitive touchpad. This double-tapping on the touchpad will select the desired item and prompt the software to perform the related operation. 4.
GoBook II Help Page 18 of 71 If you are scrolling through a document, you may it find the scrolling button more restful to your hand than holding down a mouse button. The scrolling button is located between the touchpad buttons. Push the top of the button to scroll up in a document or Web page; press the bottom of the button to scroll down. Connecting an External Keyboard or Mouse You can use your GoBook II computer with an optional external keyboard, numeric keypad, or IBM PS/2 compatible mouse.
GoBook II Help Page 19 of 71 3. If the new monitor has not automatically been detected and is not displaying what appears on your GoBook II’s LCD screen, open the Control Panel. 4. Double-tap Display. The Display Properties window opens. 5. Tap the Settings tab. Then select the Advanced button. 6. Tap the S3DuoVue tab and select the CRT box the enable display on an external monitor. 7. You can also use the FN+F2 hot keys to cycle through the CRT, LCD, and CRT//LCD settings.
GoBook II Help Page 20 of 71 3. Place the disk on the central spindle and press gently until the disk clicks into place. 4. Slide back the tray until it clicks shut. Removing a CD-ROM or DVD -ROM Disk 1. Make sure the computer is not accessing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Press the button on the front of the drive and pull the tray all the way out. 3. Pick up the CD-DVD by the edges and remove the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM from the tray. Push the tray into the computer until it closes fully.
GoBook II Help Page 21 of 71 cleaning kits. z Do not bend or drop the discs. z Do not place objects on top of discs. CAUTION do not insert any foreign objects into the disc tray. Do not force the tray to open or close manually. When not in use, keep the tray closed to prevent dust or dirt from entering the drive unit. If you experience difficulty when removing a CD/DVD disc, stretch a paper clip (or use a pin or a thin metal rod) and insert it into the emergency eject hole located on the front panel.
GoBook II Help Page 22 of 71 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 operating system to use a specific device. Many drivers are included with Windows, but if not, you will be prompted to install the driver included with your card.
GoBook II Help Page 23 of 71 1 DC-in Jack Connect the DC power cable from the AC adapter to this jack. 2 VGA Out (External Video) Port The 15-pin monitor can connect your computer to an external monitor. 3 Multi-I/O Port The 60-pin Multi-IO port is provided so you can connect the GoBook II to an optional cradle or office dock. 4 Serial Port The 9-pin serial port can be used to connect your computer to serial devices such a a fax/modem or a serial mouse.
GoBook II Help Page 24 of 71 With an Ethernet LAN you can make LAN connections without installing PC cards. Connection speed is 10/100 Mbps. 8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port The USB is latest standard for attaching input devices, scanners, and other devices to a PC. USB devices can be chained together on a single cable. USB is 1.1 compliant. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved.
GoBook II Help Page 25 of 71 3 Audio-Out Jack Connect external speakers or a stereo headset to this jack to listen to multimedia. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Right Side Connector Hover the mouse over the number on the picture to see a description. 1 Security Slot Your computer has a Security Slot that can be used with a standard laptop locking device, such as a Kennsington Lock.
GoBook II Help Page 26 of 71 Wireless Communications The GoBook II includes two antennas for wireless communication. A WLAN antenna is embedded in the upper display housing and requires no user action. A swivel antenna is located on the upper right corner of the LCD display for the Sony Ericsson GC82 radio. Simply raise this antenna when using your Sony Ericsson GC82 radio. Use only the supplied or an approved antenna(s).
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GoBook II Help Page 28 of 71 Cisco Wireless LAN The GoBook II computer includes a high powered WLAN radios: 1. The Cisco MPI350 MiniPCI slot with two antennas in the display. The Cisco MiniPCI Card User's Manual may already be installed on your GoBook II computer. Refer to it for more information. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved.
GoBook II Help Page 29 of 71 Occasionally, the battery needs to be recalibrated for maximum performance. This is the purpose of the Battery Calibration application, to restore the battery to maximum performance levels. To run the Battery Calibration program tap Start, Programs, and Mobile Computer Tools. After starting calibration, the Battery Calibration application requires no further input from the user. The calibration consists of four steps: 1.
GoBook II Help Page 30 of 71 way to check on battery power status. The status will show as a pop-up when you mouse-over the icon. NOTE If you do not see the battery icon, enable it in Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management (Power Options). Choose the Advanced tab and select "Always show icon on the taskbar." Low Battery Alarms How your computer responds to a low battery condition can be set by going to Start, Settings, Control Panel, Power Management, Alarms.
GoBook II Help Page 31 of 71 If your computer is turned off, or suspended to RAM, a fully discharged battery will take about 4 hours to recharge. If you computer is turned on and is not in suspend mode, it will take 4- 6 hours to recharge the battery. Refer to the following table: Charging Discharging System On 4-6 hours 3-4 hours System Off (suspend to RAM) 4 hours — NOTE a fully charged Li-Ion battery can run the GoBook II for approximately 3 hours or more.
GoBook II Help z Page 32 of 71 Pressing the suspend function key (FN+F3) Power Button Settings The function of the Power Button can be set to Shut down, Stand by or Hibernate in the Windows Control Panel. However, holding the Power Button down for more than four seconds will force a power off while operating under any situation, resulting in the loss of any unsaved information. Power Saving Tips z Avoid operating the fax/modem, or audio and video applications when using battery power.
GoBook II Help Page 33 of 71 of the computer when this happens. 2. If the temperature continues to rise, Processor activity is reduced. You may notice a slight loss of performance when this happens. 3. If the computer overheats, the processor will stop functioning and the computer will shutdown. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. Customizing Your CMOS Settings This chapter explains how to use the Setup Utility to modify the CMOS settings.
GoBook II Help Page 34 of 71 following prompt appears on the computer display, “DEL:Setup” Press the DEL key when you see the prompt. The prompt will change to "GO > Setup"and the system will start the Setup Utility with the following screen displayed. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved.
GoBook II Help z Page 35 of 71 Change Supervisor Password Save Settings and Exit, and Exit Without Saving are used to exit the Setup Utility. Navigating and Entering Information in the BIOS Use the following keys to move between fields and to enter information Key DEL ESC Up, down arrow keys / Tab PgUp PgDn Enter F2 or F3 F10 Function Starts the Setup utility after turning on the computer. Exits any submenu.
GoBook II Help Page 36 of 71 GoBook II™ Help Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup page of the Setup Utility has a list of fields that describe the basic configuration of your computer. CMOS is simply a type of Non-Volatile Memory used to store the basic configuration of the computer. Standard Feature Description Field System Time Setting Floppy Drive A Not Installed Function Use these fields to set the time and date. The time is displayed in 24 hour format.
GoBook II Help Page 37 of 71 Installed System Memory; Extended Memory These fields display the amount of conventional memory and extended memory detected by the system during boot up. They are display only fields. CAUTION Incorrect settings can cause your system to malfunction. To correct mistakes, press Esc until you have exited the Setup Utility. Primary / Secondary Master and Slave Settings Size Cylinders WPCOM Sec Heads LBA Mode Blk Mode PIO Mode 32Bit Mode Displays the hard disk capacity.
GoBook II Help Page 38 of 71 Field Bootup Sequence Setting C; A; CDROM S.M.A.R.T. for Hard A; C; CDROM CDROM; A; C; Disabled Enabled Bootup NumLock Display Expansion Mode Password Check Off On Enabled Disabled Setup Always Function Use this field to set the devices from which the system should boot in order of priority. The default value is C; A; CDROM,. This means the computer will attempt to boot from the hard disk drive (HDD), then the floppy disk drive (FDD), then the CD-ROM.
GoBook II Help Page 39 of 71 GoBook II™ Help Power Management Setup This section of the Setup Utility manages power settings. To save power, you may select the time the computer may idle before going into standby, or a low power state, then into suspend mode. See Power Management for an introduction to suspend modes.
GoBook II Help Page 40 of 71 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Peripheral Setup Settings on this page allow you to change port configurations. Field Internal MDC Modem Onboard Serial Port A & B Setting Auto Disabled Function Default is disabled. Auto COM 1 is assigned to the serial port located at the rear of your GoBook II. Set this field to Auto to enable the system to automatically assign an I/O address and interrupt to the port.
GoBook II Help Page 41 of 71 Port Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA Parallel Port Mode Disabled 378 278 3BC 5 7 0 1 3 Normal Bi-dir EPP 1.9 EPP 1.7 ECP address and interrupt. You can also choose a specific I/O address. Disables the LPT port. This is the default address setting. Optional address setting. Optional address setting.
GoBook II Help Page 42 of 71 When Stealth mode is enabled the various options have the following effect. NOTE The off setting means that option is in Stealth Mode. Field LEDs Fan System Beeps Audio Setting On Off On Off On Off On Off Display Brightness On Off Function LEDs function normally LEDs are disabled The fan functions normally The Fan is disabled. Heat management is then controlled solely through throttling.
GoBook II Help Page 43 of 71 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Auto-Detect Hard Disks When the Auto-Detect Hard Disks option is selected, the BIOS will automatically detect Primary Master and Secondary Slave settings. NOTE If you Auto-Detect your Hard Disk Drive while your media bay drive is empty, you will need to reset the Secondary Master to Auto On before you can use the CD-ROM (or other media devices).
GoBook II Help Page 44 of 71 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings The Auto Configuration menu resets the computer to default values. The Auto Detect Hard Disks likewise helps users to configure their systems quickly. When you see the prompt, "Load high performance settings (y/n)" choose y to reset the computer to default values. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved.
GoBook II Help Page 45 of 71 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. Optional Equipment and Accessories The GoBook II computer has several equipment and accessory options to further enhance your mobile computing experience. CAUTION When purchasing any additional accessories, purchase only those accessories that are approved for use with your computer. Some accessories are proprietary items and can be obtained through your system vendor.
GoBook II Help Page 46 of 71 Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC grounds. It is important that your computer system be plugged into a grounded AC outlet when charging and that all peripherals connected to your system reference the same AC ground. Selecting the Right Equipment There are a number of companies that sell quality surge suppressors such as Sutton Designs, APC, and Panamax. When you are looking for a surge suppressor, consider these things.
GoBook II Help Page 47 of 71 To prevent possible damage to the battery, the system will not allow the battery to charge at extreme temperatures. Be aware of the following charging characteristics, especially if the computer is left unattended in a closed vehicle. Temperature <5°C (<41°F) >50°C (<122°F) Charging Activity Battery will not charge Battery will not charge To connect the vehicle adapter 1. Insert the vehicle adapter’s power cord into the power port on the back of the computer. 2.
GoBook II Help Page 48 of 71 PRECAUTIONS { { There are no user-replaceable parts within the vehicle cradle, so do not open the cradle case. The vehicle cradle is internally protected; it resets automatically if there is a power fault. Do not use the vehicle cradle to charge the computer battery overnight. Turn off the vehicle cradle at the end of each work day to prevent draining the voltage in your vehicle’s battery below starting levels.
GoBook II Help Page 49 of 71 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%. Communicating with Other Devices Connect the external device to either of the USB ports on the back of the cradle, and then place the GoBook II onto the vehicle cradle. You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle cradle without connecting or disconnecting the cables.
GoBook II Help Page 50 of 71 3. Clean the pin with electrical contact cleaner and reinstall it into the cradle contact assembly. If a pin is bent or cannot be cleaned, contact your support desk to obtain a replacement pin. NOTE Pin 8 is not user replaceable. Contact your support desk for information about replacing this RF connector. CAUTION Do not place any metal objects on top of the cradle that might make contact with the metal pins of the contact connector.
GoBook II Help Page 51 of 71 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. Maintenance and Storage The GoBook II is ruggedized 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.
GoBook II Help Page 52 of 71 GoBook II™ Help Computer Maintenance and Storage Maintaining Your Computer Follow these guidelines to help maintain the condition and performance of your computer. { Turn off the computer when you are not using it. { Charge the batteries daily or whenever their capacity is low. { Operate the computer within the recommended temperature ranges of -23°C to +60°C (32° F to +140°F).
GoBook II Help Page 53 of 71 External Power Connector The external power connector may sometimes be exposed to moisture and/or contamination causing an unreliable connection to the external power source. Clean the connector using a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol. RJ-11/ RJ-45 / USB Connectors Make sure these connectors are operating properly. During normal use, the connector pins can get dirty or become broken, bent, or pushed out of place.
GoBook II Help Page 54 of 71 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Hard Drive Care and Handling There is one hard drive option for the GoBook II: a removable shock-mounted 2.5-inch hard drive. All hard drives contain media for data storage in the form of a rotating disk, read/write head(s), a motor, and electronics for interfacing and control. Drives can be susceptible to damage from severe shock and other stressful environmental impacts.
GoBook II Help Page 55 of 71 3. On the left side of the hard drive cassette you will see a small black release lever. Pull the lever towards you (away from the direction of the RTC hatch) and slide the cassette out into the battery storage area. 4. Lift the hard drive cassette from the battery storage area. To install the hard drive: 1. Make sure the unit is shut down and external power is removed. 2. The battery door should be off the unit and the battery removed. 3.
GoBook II Help Page 56 of 71 { Maintain the environmental seal of the computer by keeping all external access doors closed and latched. Also avoid exposing the unit to extreme temperatures or moisture when the doors are open. { Periodically backup or archive important files and data. External PC Card Hard Drives Each PC Card hard drive manufacturer provides specific guidelines for the care and handling of the product.
GoBook II Help Page 57 of 71 GoBook II™ Help Touch Screen Care CAUTION z Always use an approved stylus or your finger. z Never use sharp, hard, or abrasive implements on the touch screen such as ball point pens, pencils, or keys. They could damage the screen. z To clean the touch screen panel, apply a household glass cleaner to a soft, clean, dry cloth and wipe the screen. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved.
GoBook II Help Page 58 of 71 Power On Self Test (POST) . If the system finds an error during this test, it displays an error message. Some POST errors can occur before anything can be displayed on the screen. In this case, the computer issues a series of beeps, then stops working. This type of error indicates a serious hardware problem, and you should contact your supervisor or your organization’s help desk. The most common POST error messages are listed next along with solutions you can try.
GoBook II Help Page 59 of 71 Reboot the computer by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL. If the message persists, the hard disk may need to be replaced. Report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help desk. No boot sector on hard disk Data corrupted on hard disk. Restore hard disk data by rebooting from CD-ROM. Non-system disk or disk error - Replace and press any key to continue Remove the non-bootable PC memory card or floppy disk and press any key to reboot.
GoBook II Help Page 60 of 71 The MS-DOS operating system may display a warning or error message if it encounters a problem with a command in the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT file, or a command that you entered at the DOS prompt. Following are a few of the most common MS-DOS messages. Bad command or file name A command was entered that is spelled incorrectly or does not exist on the computer. Invalid media type reading drive X (where X is any drive letter) Abort, Retry, Fail? The media may not be formatted.
GoBook II Help Page 61 of 71 Application Messages Both MS-DOS and Windows applications may display messages if a warning or error condition occurs. Refer to the online Help or other documentation for the application that generated the message. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you determine and fix problems you might encounter while operating the GoBook II computer.
GoBook II Help Page 62 of 71 If the computer does not restart, the keyboard may be locked up. Perform a hardware reset by holding down the Power Button for at least five seconds and then release the button. CAUTION This will result in a loss of all unsaved data. { The data on the hard disk could be corrupted. Run SCANDISK. { Windows is out of memory/resources. Exit Windows and restart Windows.
GoBook II Help Page 63 of 71 computer. The Battery Power Indicator blinks when the battery starts charging. 6. If the battery still fails to charge after an hour, remove the battery, wait several seconds, and then install it again. If the battery does not begin charging within several minutes, return the unit for service.
GoBook II Help Page 64 of 71 GoBook II™ Help Display The display performance is slow { The temperature may be too cold. Move the computer to a warmer operating environment. I can’t read the display { Adjust the brightness level using FN+F6 and FN+F7. { The automatic power-saving mode may have shut off (suspended) the computer. Press any key to resume.
GoBook II Help Page 65 of 71 GoBook II™ Help Hard Disk The hard disk will not spin up so the computer can’t boot up { This occurs if the unit is exposed to extreme low temperatures. This is not a hardware failure associated with the hard disk . Allow the computer to warm to room temperature. The minimum cold or soft boot temperature is 0°C (32°F) I can’t save files because the disk is full { Report this situation to your supervisor or your organization’s help desk.
GoBook II Help { Page 66 of 71 Make sure the correct COM port is selected in your application. Refer to the online Help for your application. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Keyboard Something unexpected happens when I press a key { You may have pressed a key combination that performs a Windows function. Make sure you are pressing the correct keys for the application you are running.
GoBook II Help Page 67 of 71 The modem doesn’t dial a number Check these things: { If you are using an external modem, make sure the cables are attached correctly. { Make sure your communications parameters are correct in your application. Refer to the online Help for your application. The modem dials and receives an answer but does not establish a connection { You may have incorrect parameters selected for your application to talk with the remote modem. Refer to the online Help for your application.
GoBook II Help Page 68 of 71 { The battery capacity may be low. Connect external power to charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. { The battery contacts may be dirty. Turn off the computer, remove the battery, and clean the contacts. The speaker volume is too high or too low { Increase the volume by pressing FN+F9; decrease the volume by pressing FN+F8. The computer won’t turn on { The battery may not be installed properly, or it may not be fully charged.
GoBook II Help Page 69 of 71 { Run MS-DOS applications in full screen rather than a window. Press ALT+ENTER to toggle between full screen and window mode. { If you’re using desktop wallpaper, set wallpaper to None. To do this, choose Display from Control Panel and make the appropriate change. { Make sure you have enough space on your hard disk . Contact your supervisor or your organization’s help desk for assistance. { Set up a permanent swap file.
GoBook II Help Page 70 of 71 tab contains the setting for the double-click speed. I can’t see the mouse pointer { The mouse pointer may be off the screen. Move the mouse until it reappears on the screen. { From the Start Menu, select Settings, Control Panel, and then choose Mouse. The Motion tab contains settings for the mouse speed and mouse trails. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved.
GoBook II Help Page 71 of 71 not be locked up. Instead, it may be taking a couple of minutes before the system recognizes the PC card slot. 72_0103_003 10 December 2002 © 2002 Itronix Corporation. All rights reserved. GoBook II™ Help Pen/Touch Screen When I try to use the stylus on my touch screen, nothing happens { If you cannot select objects accurately with the stylus, you may need to recalibrate the touch screen. To calibrate the touch screen 1.