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Cable Restraint
The GD8000 vehicle dock gives you the option of blocking either one or both of the external
antenna connectors from contacting the mechanical RF switches in the computer. This may
be required if the exte rnal antennas are not yet available or you do not want to switch to an
external antenna.
To block the contact(s), place one of the provided caps over the appropriate pins on the
external antenna connector and use the provided screw to install it into the dock.
External Antenna Options
Attach the peripheral cables to the cable restraint
bracket with the cable ties provided in the hardare
bag.

CABLE TIES

Figure 8
Dual Cap blocks
both contacts Single Cap positioned to
block WLAN contact Single Cap positioned to
block WWAN contact
Dock Indicating LED's
POWER LED is on when dock has external power and the latch is in the closed positon (with
or without computer in dock). DOCK LED is on when the condition above is met and the
computer is docked and is turned on. Note: Units 7160-0194-05 and 7160-0194-06 have a
manual switch that needs to be turned on as well.