User's Manual

vehicle adapter, it automatically begins charging the computer’s battery. At moderate temperatures, around
20°C (68ºF), the battery will be fully charged in approximately four to five hours. However, as the battery
temperature approaches the ends of its temperature range (5°C/41°F to 50°C/122°F), it will take longer to
charge the battery.
CAUTION
Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods. To prevent
possible damage to the battery, the GoBook MR-1 notebook does not allow the battery to charge if the internal
temperature of the battery gets too low (< 5°C or < 41°F) or too high (> 50°C or > 122°F).
Additional Recommendations
Below are some recommendations for use of the vehicle power adapter with your GoBook MR-1
computer:
a. Connect the GoBook MR-1 to the vehicle power adapter as needed, disconnect when charge is complete or
the unit is not in use.
b. Allow the GoBook MR-1 to power on and run from the internal battery periodically during the day.
c. Regularly inspect the vehicle power adapter for loose or missing parts and replace or correct as necessary.
d. When not using the vehicle power adapter, disconnect it from the vehicle power port (12V source) receptacle
and the GoBook MR-1.
e. If the fuse in the vehicle power adapter repeatedly fails (opens) there may be a problem with the vehicle
power supply or the adapter itself. Please contact your Support Representative for further information and
assistance.
f. When replacing the vehicle power adapter fuse, use a replacement fuse of the same type and rating.
Vehicle Dock
There are two types of vehicle docks designed to safely secure the computer in a vehicle. The pedestal dock
(shown) and a in-dash mount. Both can include an optional key lock for security. You can use either vehicle dock
to:
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Charge batteries
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Communicate with other devices (see below)
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Automatically connect to an external antenna (see below)
PRECAUTIONS
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There are no user-replaceable parts within the vehicle dock, so do not open the dock case. The vehicle dock
is internally protected; it resets automatically if there is a power fault.
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Do not use the vehicle dock to charge the computer battery overnight. Turn off the vehicle dock at the end of
each work day to prevent draining the voltage in your vehicle’s battery below starting levels.
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