User's Manual

Vehicle Adapter
The Vehicle Adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the vehicle battery to operate the computer and
charge the battery installed in the unit. It typically connects to the vehicle battery using the cigarette lighter socket.
The GoBook MR-1 vehicle power adapter
is intended to provide a convenient, temporary power source for
p
owering and charging the GoBook M
R
-1 computer in a vehicle. This vehicle power adapter is not designed for
continuous operation due to the nature of the electrical connection. For additional information on permanent
installation of the vehicle power adapter please contact your Support Representative.
CAUTION
The Vehicle Adapter is only designed for temporary use. Use the optional Vehicle Dock to power and
secure the GoBook MR-1 for frequent or long term vehicle installations.
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.
To connect the vehicle adapter
1. Insert the vehicle adapter’s power cord into the power port on the back of the computer.
2. Insert the cigarette lighter adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket, turning it slightly to make a good
connection.
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# Feature Description
1
Audio In Port
Connect a microphone, or any other sound input (pink port)
2
Audio Out Port
Connect headphones, external speakers, or any other output
device (green port)
3 9-Pin Serial Port Connect any 9-pin serial device.
4 External VGA Video
Out Connector
Connect an external monitor or projector to your GoBook
MR-1. External devices require a VGA connector.
5 DC-In port Connect the included AC power cord here and to a 120 volt
wall socket to provide power to the device. The battery
automatically recharges whenever the AC power cord is
plugged into this port and into a live wall socket.
6 RJ-45 Ethernet
10/100 Base-T port
Connect to a 10 or 100 Base-T Ethernet network, or connect
(using a crossover Ethernet cable) to another computer's
Ethernet port.
7 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect additional devices to your GoBook MR-1, including
flash memory drives, external hard drives, external optical
drives, additional input devices (such as an external keyboard
or mouse), digital cameras, digital music players, or any
other USB device
Temperature Charging Activity
<5°C (<41°F) Battery will not charge
>50°C (<122°F) Battery will not charge
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