User Manual

General Dynamics Itronix | 72-0136-004
GD6000 User Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the GD6000 computer! Your
new GD6000 features the most innovative advances in portable
computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with
sophisticated architecture to provide you with a personal computer
that is compact, powerful, and easy to use.
Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal
productivity applications, the semi-rugged, wireless ready
GD6000 is an ideal choice wherever you need a computer - in
the office, at home, or on the road.
Your GD6000 is both expandable and portable, supporting the
features you expect in a desktop computer but with the mobil-
ity of a laptop.
Where to Look For Information
About Windows XP
For more extensive information and help about Windows XP,
go to Start, then click on Help and Support. Under Pick a Help
Topic, click on Windows Basics to open The Windows XP Help
and Support Center, an online orientation of the Windows XP
Operating System.
About Windows Vista
For more extensive information and help about Windows Vista,
go to Start, then click on Welcome Center. Under Get Started
with Windows, click the link Show all 13 items.
From here, you can choose Windows Basics for an online
orientation of the Windows Vista Operating System. You can
also click on What’s new in Windows Vista to see the features
of Windows Vista.
Standard Parts
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Semi-rugged GD6000
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Battery
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AC adapter with power cord
You may have additional components or peripherals if you
ordered these items separately. Check your packing slip for a
complete list of items included in your package.
Standard Features
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XGA Transmissive HiBright Display
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Shock-mounted Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
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Includes a heater to protect the HDD during operation at low
temperatures.
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Combo DVD-RW/CD-RW Drive
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Semi-rugged magnesium case
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Fully optimized, vehicle-ready and designed to handle most situ-
ations an ‘on-the-go’ mobile user might encounter.
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12 Function Keys
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Internal 56K V.92 Fax/Modem
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Lid Switch: By default, the lid switch suspends the computer
when the display lid is closed. It resumes the computer when the
lid is opened, if the computer is in a suspended state.
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Application launch button: User programmable button
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Radio ON/OFF (FN+CAPS LOCK)
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Internal Gigabyte Ethernet LAN
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Li-Ion Battery
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Two USB 2.0 Ports
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One Type II PC Card Slot
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Audio Jacks for external speakers and microphone
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Internal Speakers and Microphone
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Microsoft Vista Business
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3-year limited warranty
Optional Features
Your computer delivers superior power and performance.
However, some users and the applications they use may
demand more. This computer allows you to upgrade key com-
ponents when you need increased performance. Below is a list
of some of the optional features supported by your computer.
note Contact your authorized dealer if you decide to per-
form a key component upgrade.
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XGA Transmissive HiBright Dynavue® Touch Screen Dis-
play
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Fingerprint Scanner
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Smart Card or EXPRESS Card/54 slot
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Front or back handles
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CRMA Express radio technology: Flexible, field replaceable
radio module designed to make new WWAN technology integra-
tion easy and cost effective.
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WLAN: Intel Centrino 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN with Mini-PCI
express WLAN wireless card support.
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Bluetooth
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GPS
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Hard Disk Drive (HDD): Upgradeable to larger capacity remov-
able hard disk drive.
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Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Memory: One user-accessible slot for memory upgrades sup-
porting a 1024 or 2048 GB card.
Optional Parts and Accessories
Your computer has several equipment and accessory options
to further enhance your mobile computing experience. Click
here for a complete list of optional peripherals and accessories.
Getting Started