12.1-inch touch screen LCD panel provides clear and crisp viewing with the convenience of a touch screen. This online document, GoBook III Help, contains all the information you need to set up and use your new GoBook III. It describes all the features of the GoBook III in an easy-to-read yet thorough manner.
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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 The Itronix GoBook III computer Battery ADP-90AB or ADP-75FB AC adapter with power cord 12.1 inch...
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On the bottom of the GoBook III, there is a label with information on the power requirements of this system. These requirements must be followed. If you are unsure of your local power supply,...
GoBook III Help Page 6 of 80 3. Connect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet. 4. Lift the display to open the LCD. 5. Open the LCD panel to a comfortable viewing angle. 6. Press the Power Button to turn ON the power.
® GoBook III Help Calibrating the Touch Screen Your GoBook III computer has a touch screen display. Follow the guidelines below to calibrate the touch screen for optimum use. CAUTION Always use an approved stylus or your finger. Never use sharp, hard, or abrasive implements on the touch screen such as ball point pens, pencils, or keys.
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GoBook III Help Page 8 of 80 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.
NOTE The Power LED on the AC adapter should be lit as well as the External Power Indicator on the GoBook III if the AC adapter is connected and functioning properly. Additionally, one of the power icons should appear in the task tray.
® GoBook III Help Individual Parts The following diagrams and descriptions provide an overview of your GoBook III computer. Hover the mouse over each number on the picture to see a description. Front View 1. Touch Screen Display 6. Power Button 2.
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GoBook III Help Page 11 of 80 Back View 1. Cooling Fan 6. PS2 Port 2. Power Jack 7. RJ-11 Modem Jack 3. 15-Pin VGA Port 8. RJ-45 Network Jack 4. 68-Pin Multi-IO Port 9. IEEE 1394 Port 5. 9-Pin Serial Port 10.
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GoBook III Help Page 12 of 80 Left Side View 1. PC Card Slot 2. Microphone Jack 3. Audio Jack 4. Stylus Right Side View 1. Media Bay - CDROM, DVD, Floppy Disk, CDRW, or Media Bay Battery 2. Smart Card Option 3.
GoBook III Help Page 13 of 80 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.
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GoBook III Help Page 14 of 80 Bluetooth Power is on Bluetooth LED #2 Disk Status (HW) Lit The hard disk drive is being accessed Not lit The hard disk drive is not being accessed LED #3 Media Drive Bay Lit The computer is accessing the CD-ROM, the DVD-ROM, or the Floppy drive.
Keyboard Basics keyboard on the GoBook III 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.
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GoBook III Help Page 16 of 80 right of a three character key. The BACKSPACE key, sometimes represented on the keyboard as a left BACKSPACE arrow, moves the cursor one position to the left. The character to the left of the cursor is erased.
2. Gently move your thumb across the touchpad in the direction you want the cursor to move. The pad detects the change in pressure and moves the cursor in the corresponding direction. NOTE The touchpad on your GoBook III computer is electrically sensitive to finger touch. It file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\harwoodm.ITRXNT1\Local%20Settings\Temp\~h...
GoBook III Help Page 18 of 80 will not respond if touched by anything other than your fingers, such as a stylus or pencil. 3. The touchpad offers another method of making selections in a software program. It is called double-tapping.
You can use your GoBook III computer with an optional external keyboard, numeric keypad, or IBM PS/2 compatible mouse. These devices are “hot swap” capable, which means you do not have to power down the GoBook III to connect them to the PS/2 connection located on the back of the unit. Keyboard Backlight Press FN+Shift to turn on the keyboard backlight.
The CD-ROM drive can read data from CDs, including audio or video CDs. The DVD drive can read both DVD and CD disks. Your GoBook III identifies the drive with the letter following the hard drive letter. If you hard drive is C, then the CD-ROM drive will be D. The media bay is located on the right file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\harwoodm.ITRXNT1\Local%20Settings\Temp\~h...
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GoBook III Help Page 21 of 80 side of your computer, as you are facing the display, and is accessible by sliding the two bay door latches, which release and open the door. Inserting a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Disk 1. Press the button on the front of the drive to open the disk tray and pull the tray open.
2 VGA Out (External Video) Port The 15-pin monitor can connect your computer to an external monitor. 3 Multi-I/O Port The 68-pin Multi-IO port is provided so you can connect the GoBook III 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.
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Your computer has a Security Slot that can be used with a standard laptop locking device, such as a Kensington Lock. You can connect the GoBook III to a large object with the lock to prevent theft of your GoBook III. See the documentation that comes with your lock for more information.
Help Wireless LAN The GoBook III computer includes a high powered WLAN radio; the WLAN installed in the MiniPCI slot with an antenna in the display. The WLAN MiniPCI Card User's Manual may already be installed on your GoBook III computer. Refer to it for more information.
GoBook III Help Page 31 of 80 Battery Calibration Over time, as the battery is repeatedly drained and recharged, battery performance will decrease. Occasionally, the battery needs to be recalibrated for maximum performance. The calibration process empties and charges the battery. This allows the Windows battery gauge to accurately monitor battery status.
Battery Charging When you use the AC adapter to connect your GoBook III to a power outlet, the internal battery will begin to recharge automatically. While the battery is charging, the Battery Power Indicator will be flashing green. When the battery is fully charged, it will turn off.
GoBook III Help Page 34 of 80 NOTE a fully charged Li-Ion battery can run the GoBook III for approximately 3 hours or more. Power Saving Modes Adjust the default power management settings in the Power Management (Power Options) dialog box in the Control Panel.
GoBook III Help Page 35 of 80 When to Replace the Battery Over time, the battery’s capacity gradually decreases. We recommend that you replace your battery when you notice that it begins to store significantly less charge. WARNING There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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GoBook III Help Page 37 of 80 Reduce the screen brightness. Decrease brightness by pushing FN + F6. Increase it by pushing FN + F7. Use the AC adapter or vehicle adapter whenever possible. Use the "Mobile Computer" power management scheme, which helps save power. To set this value, select Power Management (Power Options) from the Control Panel, select the Power Schemes tab, then set the scheme to "Mobile Computer".
GoBook III Help Page 38 of 80 processes. 3. Watch the CPU Usage. It is okay if the processor usage is occasionally 100 percent, but if it is 100 percent most of the time, this may indicate a problem. What to do if applications are keeping the CPU busy Set the computer to automatically run the CPU at a lower speed when the computer is operating on battery power (see above).
The GoBook III is configured with a set of default values. You may be able to increase system performance by changing some of the timing values in the Setup Utility, but this can be limited by the...
GoBook III Help Page 40 of 80 on, the system reads this information to initialize the hardware so that it can operate correctly. You can use the Setup Utility to change your computer’s start-up configuration. For example, you can change your system's security routine.
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GoBook III Help Page 41 of 80 Main Use for basic system configuration Advanced Use to set the advanced features Boot Use to set user and supervisor passwords Security Use to select the sequence of boot devices that are searched to load an operating...
GoBook III Help Page 44 of 80 Stealth Mode sub- Depending on Stealth Mode setting, LED, FAN Beeps, Configuration menu LCD Brightness, Audio will keep silent when you need. Extended sub- Other special function settings including low battery beep, Configuration menu radio wakeup, etc.
GoBook III Help Page 45 of 80 IRQ10 IRQ11 Parallel Port Disabled Allows the BIOS to select Parallel Port Base Address Addresses. Parallel Port Mode Allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port mode. SPP/Bi- Directional EPP/SPP ECP/EPP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ5 Allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ.
Stealth Mode Configuration Stealth mode is a feature that allows the GoBook III to be used in an environment where sound and light could be dangerous to the users, such as a military user. If Stealth mode is disabled, the LEDs, fan, system beeps, audio, and display brightness operate normally.
GoBook III Help Page 47 of 80 When Stealth Mode is enabled, the various options have the following effect: NOTE The off setting means that option is in Stealth Mode. Field Setting Function LEDs LEDs are disabled LEDs function normally The Fan is disabled.
GoBook III Help Page 50 of 80 ® GoBook III Help The Security Menu Field Setting Function Change Enter New Install or Change the Supervisor password. This field must be Supervisor Password set before a user level password can be set. You will be Password prompted for the new password, and then again to verify it.
GoBook III Help Page 55 of 80 Charge batteries Communicate with other devices Automatically connect to an external RF antenna 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.
Connect the external device to either of the USB ports on the back of the cradle, and then place the GoBook III onto the vehicle cradle. You can install or remove the computer from the vehicle cradle without connecting or disconnecting the cables.
Hard Disk Drive Heater If your GoBook III has a hard disk drive (HDD) heater option to warm the HDD before spinning up in temperatures below 5°C, the minimum safe operating temperature of the HDD. The heater is built into the removable HDD module and operates as needed when the computer is turned on or is in an operational state.
Avoid exposing batteries to extremely hot or cold temperatures for long periods. To prevent possible damage to the battery, the GoBook III 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).
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GoBook III Help Page 60 of 80 Physical Inspection Periodically inspect the computer and accessories for wear, damage, loose or missing parts. Identifying and correcting potential problems early can help reduce the need to return the unit for service. Outside Case Like all tools, the outside of the computer will get dirty with use. The case is made of painted Magnesium and polycarbonate blend (plastic) doors and covers.
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To reduce exposure to high operating shocks, the GoBook III uses power modes for the hard drive that prevent the read/write heads from being positioned over the disk when it is not being used: idle mode and standby mode.
GoBook III Help Page 63 of 80 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.
Applications ® GoBook III Help POST Messages When the GoBook III computer restarts, it tests its hardware components. This test is called the Power On Self Test (POST) . If the system finds an error during this test, it displays an error message.
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GoBook III Help Page 66 of 80 Disk controller is not responding. Report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help desk. Fixed disk failure Report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help desk. GA20 Error Hardware failure. Report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you determine and fix problems you might encounter while operating the GoBook III computer. Try the following things in order: First look through the categories in this section for a solution. If you don’t find a solution for your situation here, try one of the resources listed below.
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, check the electrical outlet you are using to make sure it is working properly. If the GoBook III computer does not turn on, restart the computer by holding down the Power Button for at least 10 seconds and then release it.
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The computer locks up when inserting a PC card Because of the combination media bay configuration on the GoBook III, the computer may not be locked up. Instead, it may be taking a couple of minutes before the system recognizes the PC card slot.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The GoBook III (IX260+) computer complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
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RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area. The GoBook III (IX260+) computer may be connected to the telephone network using the RJ-11 jack provided. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
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Warnings and Cautions WARNING It is important that only authorized Itronix personnel attempt repairs on Itronix equipment as this might void any maintenance contract with your company. Unauthorized service personnel might be subject to shock hazard on some Itronix equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted.
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