Using your Netbook
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1. Connect an external display device such as a monitor or projector to the 15 pin D sub video jack of your Netbook with a VGA cable Insert a Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MMC and SD memory card following the direction indicated on the card to exchange files Netbook User Manual P 5 Connect an earphone to the audio output jack to output sounds Connect a microphone to the microphone input jack to record sounds Netbook User Manual Access local area network LAN by connecting a network cable to the LAN port of your Netbook P 6 Touring your Netbook About this book Netbook User Manual 1 Built in webcam A built in 0 3 megapixel webcam that allows you to cap ture still images record videos and chat online 2 LCD Liquid Crystal Display panel 3 Power button Turns your Y Book on or off 4 Keyboard 5 Touchpad Refer to Using the touchpad on page 12 for details 6 Right touchpad button 7 Left touchpad button 8 Indicators Refer to Indicators on page 11 for details 9 Fa Built in microphone Receives sounds and voices for recording P 7 1 2 3 No Left side components 1 POIN Power jack Connects AC power supply to power the Netbook and charge the battery 4 5 6 4 gt USB port Connects peripherals such as mice digital c2. and then move your finger on the touchpad to drag Display the contextual menu Click once CT e The touchpad is a pressure sensitive device that requires proper care to avoid damage e Do not rest heavy objects on the touchpad or its buttons e Do not scratch the touchpad with sharp pointed objects or your fingernails Netbook User Manual P 13 Activates or deactivates the touchpad o Netbook User Manual Sleep button Make the system entering sleep mode Defined by operation system setting Decrease volume Switches display between internal LCD and an external display device such as a monitor or projector or allows simultaneous display ET Make sure an external display device such as a monitor or projector has been connected to your Netbook properly before using this hotkey combination lt Fn gt lt F12 gt lt Fn gt lt Ins gt lt Fn gt lt Del gt Decreases screen brightness Increases screen brightness Switches between 3G WLAN and Blu etooth on off The status is indicated by the on screen display 3G WLAN and Bluetooth are available ET on select models Play Pause the playback of Windows Media Player Activates or deactivates the numeric keypad indicated by the light gray shade in the illustration on the previ ous page Activates or deactivates the scroll lock function When activated the screen moves one line up or down when you press t
3. as follows Main Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Security Provides security settings of the system Boot Allows the user to specify the boot options Exit Allows the user to save changes and exit Setup During setup all Fn function keys and power saving functions are disabled Netbook User Manual P 23 6 2 Main Menu The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system The features are divided into 6 parts as follows Main Security Boot Exit Main SS Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters Provides security settings of the system Allows the user to specify the boot options Allows the user to save changes and exit Setup During setup all Fn function keys and power saving functions are disabled BIOS version Processor Type System Bus Speed System Memory Speed Cache RAM Total Memory SODIMM 0 System Time System Date VO0 11 Intel ATOM C PU N270 1 60Ghz 533Mhz 533Mhz 0512KB xxxxMB xxxxMB 09 00 00 01 01 2009 Select Boot Device Select Screen Select Item Enter Select gt Sub Menu F1 General Help F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit ESC Previous Page Netbook User Manual P 24
4. ee ee Gl ES a a Be ee e ee aen a M o Ep E E ee NUT HL No Bottom components 1 Battery pack Supplies power to the Netbook when external power is not connected 2 Battery 3 Battery retainers Secure the battery in place Netbook User Manual 4 Memory expansion slot cover Inside the cover you can find the memory slot of the Netbook You can replace the existing memory module of your Netbook from here T To remove the cover a small Phillips head screwdriver is required e For more information about replacing the memory module or the limit of maximum memory for your Netbook please refer to Replacing the Memory P 10 Indicators 1 No Bottom components 2 O System status indicator e When the system is on it lights up in green e When the system is in Sleep mode it blinks up in green e When the system is off or Hibernation the light goes off 1 O Power button 3 pH Battery indicator e When the battery is charging it blinks up in orange e When the battery is fully charged it lights up in orange e When the battery is in use it lights up in green e When the battery is running low it blinks in green 4 6 Hard disk CD ROM activity indicator Flashes in green when the Netbook is accessing data in the hard disk or and externat CD ROM 5 Y Wireless LAN WLAN Bluetooth indicator e When WLAN or Bluetooth is tuned on it lights u
5. take your Netbook to the Elitegroup Computer Systems Co Ltd distributor or customer service center for the upgrade or memory replacement For details about the limit of maximum memory refer to the product information from http www ecs com tw CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Netbook User Manual 1 Shut down your Y book completely Disconnect the power adapter and turn over your Netbook Battery Battery retainer A 3 Slide Battery retainer B to the left 1 and while still holding 4 The memory cover is secured with 1 screw Use a the retainer remove the battery from its compartment 2 screwdriver to remove the screw a ela Battery retainer B ET To remove the screw a Small Phillips head screwdriver is required Netbook User Manual P32 5 Remove the memory cover AN Ground yourself to your Netbook with professional grounding equipment like an anti static wristband or touch the metal surface on the inside of your Netbook to discharge any static electricity 6 Release the existing memory module by pushing aside the memory holders and remove the memory 8 Align the new memory module with the slot and then insert it When inserting pay attention to the direction of the memory module 7 Remove the memory AN Handle the memory L odule by its edge and avoid touching the contac
6. 6 2 Security Menu Default The following is Security menu if both of password is disabled or enter Supervisor password when password is enabled torn Seti FHG Supervisor Password Installed netall or Change the sor Password ingtallgd password and the length BODO Password fs Mot installed password must be greater Set Supervisor Password than one word Powor on Password Disabled Set User Faseword Clear User Password Select Boot Device Set All Hdd Password i Select Screen TL Select Item Enter Select Sub Menu Fi General Help Foe Setup Default Fid Save and Exit ESC Previous Page User Password is Supervisor Password is These two fields shows that Supervisor User Passwords are set or not Installed System Password is set Not Installed System Password is not set Netbook User Manual P25 Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Enter This field always shows the message While these fields are highlighted and press Enter a window similar to the following is shown Please type in your new password Please confirm your new password If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password will be required to be entered at first Please type in your password Please type in your new password Please confirm your new password User can now type password in field Enter New Password and re enter password in field Confirm New Password f
7. Lice following PIM Code on OX to perform Bluetooth Pairing 026624 P 19 5 The Bluetooth device is now connected to your Netbook A list of available services supported by the connected Bluetooth device is displayed Check the desired services and click Next lacinoth Service r eriin helen the inivicne phu sin miniai mm Dha hig Sere re aves Hoh bes seleched Bioeth Diese he E Cabect bha parans Iial ai awi o Acak an bhs deleted deana pCa i bis SETWEL Se Seidon 3 DE Cag un networking 1y Fas D OBEY File Transler Fir aerts freien ERE eh ie fs fete Pei a eT it i fiam ana ata He ED gee Obi Pah Netbook User Manual 6 Click Finish to complete the setup Completing Bluetooth Sebup Wizard 4 herd OREN Fie Tain ugh Ceres x ec dr race z y Dragi A iaig adhan ila ii iiini ay lhi an A Faahe piihmal shoiri To compia this camen ckek frah lt Back ce R20 Sending a file to a Bluetooth device If your Bluetooth device is capable of sending and receiving data such as a mobile handset you can use the Bluetooth connectivity to transfer data wirelessly between your Bluetooth device and Netbook 1 After your Netbook is connected to a Bluetooth device right click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area to display the pop up box and select Quick Connect gt File Transfer and then the connected Bluetooth device Send Bunress Card Bisbo Serial Port E Diskup Meteo
8. Netbook Series User Manual Table of Contents Overview BIOS Setup Menu About this book Main menu Typographics Security Menu Default Getting started Package contents Getting your Netbook ready for use we nenu i Multi Boot Menu Saving power ol your Netbook ana cnn a a T TA Expanding the capabilities of your Netbook Replacingthe memory soccocoosococosocoosoooooooooosoococooosocoosocososoooosocooosoooosoooooooososoooocooooosoosocoooooooooooeoooooooo g Fl sosocooooooooooocococoooooooocoooocososoooooooooosoooocooooosoooocososoooosooooosoooosooooooooooooosooooooooooooooo Touring your Netbook Appendix Front view Left side view Right side view Bottom view Indicators Using your Netbook Using the touchpad Function hotkeys Windows key shortcuts and other keys Using built in wireless connectivity select models only Connecting to a wireless network Using Bluetooth available on select models Sending a file to a Bluetooth device Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Boot Menu Default Netbook User Manual Table of Contents ii Overview About this book This book provides you the main information about various components in your Netbook and demonstrates how to use them The following are the major chapters of this book Chapter title Overview Getting started Touring your Netbook Using your Netbook Using BIOS setup Recovering your system using QDataTrove Replacing the memory Appendix Netbook U
9. ameras and MP3 players that use the USB 2 0 interface 2 CG 15 pin D sub video jack Connects external display devices such as monitors and projectors 5 io Audio output jack Connects to an earphone headset or external speaker for playing the Netbook audio 3 Vents Dissipate heat and keep your Netbook at an optimal temperature To prevent overheating do not obstruct the vents For example do not use the Netbook in bed where a blanket may inadvertently cover the vents and block the airflow ar 6 Microphone input jack Connects to a microphone for recording sounds This jack is for 3 5mm analog audio plugs It accepts both mono and stereo plugs Netbook User Manual P 8 SD lt n MMC oe eS as 1 2 3 No Right side components 1 For a Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD or 3 LAN Local Area Network port RJ 45 MMC memory card connector AN Allows the Y Book to connect to a 10 2 ot USB port 100Mbps fast Ethernet 100BASE T network Connects peripherals such as mice digital cameras and Please be careful to avoid plugging a RJ 11 phone cable con MP3 players that use the USB 2 0 interface nector in the RJ 45 port This will damage the LAN port They look similar but the RJ 45 connector is wider than the RJ 11 connector and has more conductors Netbook User Manual P9 Bottom view qr ee ee y TE ee s
10. ar a gas leak 8 Do not store your Netbook in environments where the tem perature is below 0 C or above 50 C nor use your Netbook in environments where the temperature is below 5 C or above 35 C Otherwise system performance will be adversely affected Netbook User Manual 9 Do not use your Netbook near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 10 Do not place the Netbook in the vicinity of strong mag netic fields 11 Use an appropriate electrical outlet and make sure no heavy objects are placed on the power adapter or power cord 12 The power adapter is a high voltage component Do not attempt to repair it yourself Should it become damaged please contact an authorized Elitegroup Computer Systems Co Ltd distributor or service center Safety information about the battery Caution There is a high risk of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equiva lent type recommended by the battery equipment manufac turer Discard used batteries according to battery manufac turer s instructions
11. he up or down arrow key K L ET Scroll Lock does not work in all programs P 14 Function hotkey Description Function hotkey Windows key Provides quick access to the Start menu aa lt R gt Activates the Run dialog box lt Shift gt ag lt M gt fz E Opens the My Computer Window for ae browsing disks and files Function hotkey Description Function hotkey lt Alt gt lt Tab gt Switches between windows B Application key lt Caps Lock gt Capitalizes all text entered Netbook User Manual Description Minimizes all open windows that contain Minimize buttons Cancels minimization of all windows Description Provides the same function as the right touchpad button displaying a contex tual pop up menu P 15 Using built in wireless connectivity select models only With the built in wireless connectivity of your Netbook you 3 Click on the WLAN icon Win the notification area can access other wireless network enabled devices such as Ac located at the lower right corner of the desktop A list of cessPoint network stations Notebook computers Personal Digital available wireless networks will be displayed Assistants or digital projectors wirelessly without the constraints of network cables a gt To connect with a Local Area Network LAN at home or in the office you need the details of an access point which serves as an mi air station to make transmission possible O
12. laces 4dd a Bluetooth Device Bluetooth Configuration k Quick Connect Stop the Bluetooth Device Welcome to the Bluetooth Setup Wizard This Wwitnand eal help pou cad ap pour Mle ernorm Remobe deverces musi be in Discovernhle mode tor ihin computer io find thee Pat aeridence in mating temcte derce Gecewersbie rete ia we epee g a a Mos Coca P 18 3 Please wait while Windows is searching for available Bluetooth devices Select the Bluetooth device that you want to add and then click Next Rlietiath Davies Selection Sele a dower Fiese deae mi be m Dipcioeerable mode they opaga ig fied em prr ALHS AER fi An A Pee Get rrahe pee ta the era a deme deur Shae Al devices aa Gearchny he Beto devers n ihn eeaghteahesed pirar wd N Tea Netbook User Manual 4 Refer to the documentation that came with your Bluetooth device to determine if there is a pre defined passkey Or Windows will generate a passkey for you If the pairing process is not done within a short time click Try Again to enter a passkey And click Next When you are prompted to enter the passkey on your Bluetooth device follow the on screen instructions to enter the passkey Tluetooth Security Setup Bluetooth Pamng Posed devices exchange a secret bey each ime they connect The hey is ungua fet pkh par pi ceva A Le need is manip kenny ered Bo encrypt Iha dats that the deca gecharge
13. nabled Customer Logo is displayed and Summary Screen is disabled Disabled Customer Logo is not displayed and Summary Screen is enabled PXE Boot to Lan Enabled Support boot from Lan Disabled Don t Support boot from Lan Boot Device Priority 6 4 Exit Menu Netbook User Manual P 29 6 5 Multi Boot Menu BIOS will provide the user with the ability to select the devices for attempting to boot an OS The user will be able to specify which system device will be attempted 1st 2nd and so on The list of possible boot devices will include HDD CD ROM DVD Drive Floppy devices Network Boot If a specified device drive or media is not currently available in the system or is not in a bootable state the system will proceed to the next user selection device If none of the selected devices are present or in a bootable condition then the system will halt and display an error message Support USB FDD bootable function and also support Boot Block from USB FDD User can press F12 during POST to enter multi boot menu In this menu user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility Netbook User Manual P 30 Replacingthe memory You can replace the existing memory module with a high capacity one Before you upgrade or replace memory please check on the ECS web site to determine the module which can be used or contact Elitegroup Computer Systems Co Ltd distributor or customer service center It is recommended that you
14. or verification If the verification is OK Changes have been saved continue Netbook User Manual P 26 The password setting is complete after user presses enter If the current password entered does not match the actual current password Invalid password Re enter Password continue If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match Password do not match Re enter Password Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened The following sub options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup Allows the user to specify whether or not a password is required to boot Option Disabled Enabled Clear User Password Clear user password Netbook User Manual P 27 6 3 Boot Menu Default This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system BIOS version Processor Type System Bus Speed System Memory Speed Cache RAM Total Memory SODIMM 0 System Time System Date Netbook User Manual Intel a1 BOGhz Boot O 14 SS ahhz SaohAZ 0512K6 pooxMB ox MB 09 00 00 01 01 2009 ATOM select Boot Device amp gt Select Screen Tl Select Item Enter Select Sub Menu F1 General Help F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit ESC Previous Page P 28 Quiet Boot E
15. p in green e When both WLAN and Bluetooth are turned off the light 2 3 4 5 goes off Netbook User Manual P 11 Using your Netbook Using the touchpad 1 Touchpad Moves the pointer selects or activates items on the screen Left touchpad Equivalent to the left button of an button optional external mouse 2 3 Right touchpad Equivalent to the right button button of an optional external mouse To use the touchpad as an optional external mouse press the left and right touchpad buttons which provide the same click The touchpad with its buttons is a pointing device that functions as an external mouse does functions as an optional external mouse which can e To move the pointer place your finger with slight pressure on perform navigation scrolling and selection functions the touchpad and move in the direction as desired The components of the touchpad are described as follows T Do not use a pen pencil or marker on the touchpad Use only your fingertip e To set the touchpad preferences in Windows XP select Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Mouse Netbook User Manual P12 Function Select Lefttouchpad Right button touchpad button Click once Touchpad Tap once Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice quickly Drag Click once and hold the item and then use your finger on the touchpad to drag Tap twice quickly and hold the item
16. rking Pan i ree if ele RIM Semehronizstiean ia Otha bosss prae na _ i T Tea A FAET ia Flushes Coiras aion Sheed Aue b Stop he Duoh Devine Netbook User Manual 2 Use Windows Explorer to browse the file you want to send Right click on the file and select Send to gt Bluetooth and then the Bluetooth device you want to send the file to et Ect Gen Wek ii Tari eth horton Leder fat Seu 3 Select the Bluetooth device you want to send the file to and click OK talci Dewees Galeni a deag bom Beg kept Gece Dik he Aoii butor br ugaas ta ka MoO Celui Prone P 21 4 Before the transmission starts you may be requested to enter the passkey again to ensure the connection After the transmission starts you can check the on screen progress bar for the status of file transfer Capying 2 Feom CA Dingurents and Settings berg Deski BRRRRRRHERR ERR R RARER ERR Cancel Clowng FTF connechon P The example shown above is specifically for connecting to O a mobile handset To connect to other types of Bluetooth devices refer to the online Help for details Netbook User Manual P22 6 BIOS Setup Menu 6 1 Invoking setup The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when Press lt F2 gt to enter Setup message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system The features are divided into 6 parts
17. ser Manual Description Introduction to this Netbook P 1 Typographics The usage of notes tips and warnings in this manual is specifically for different purposes which are described as follows Meaning Information mainly to prevent the damage to components data or personal injury caused by misuse and improper operation or behavior Useful information for completing a task Supplementary information Keys on the keyboard Indicates a key on the keyboard or the UI on the screen Do not actually type the symbols User Interface Ul on together with the enclosed letters the screen When you first set up your Netbook you may want to find more information on setups Refer to the user manual that is supplied with your operating system or search from Help and Support in the Start menu in Windows XP In this book the steps needed to reach a menu are shown in condensed form for example Start gt Help and Support The Control Panel options mentioned are organized by the default category view Netbook User Manual P2 Getting started T Depending on the model of your Netbook the appearance may be different from the illustrations shown in this manual Package contents Before using your Netbook for the first time please check if you have all the items with you For details about what should be included in the package refer to the Product Specification label on the product carton If any of the items are mis
18. sing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Save the packaging in case you need to ship your Netbook for service Getting your Netbook ready for use 1 Installing the battery pack 4 Close the lid of your Netbook if open Turn your Netbook upside down A and place it on a soft clean cloth With the label side of the battery pack facing down slide it gently into the battery compartment until it snaps into place 1 Move Battery retainer A to the Left as shown to lock the E battery pack into place 2 2 qu Battery retainer A Netbook User Manual P3 2 Connecting the power a Connect the power cord to the power adapter b Connect the power adapter to the power jack on your Netbook c Connect the power cord to a power outlet The Netbook automatically start charging the battery Netbook User Manual 3 Opening your Netbook ri G Gently lift up the latchless lid that allows you to open the case easily 4 Performing initial setup Press the Power button to start up your Netbook And then follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial Windows XP setup P 4 Expanding the capabilities of your Netbook F Pay attention to the plug direction when making the ET To switch to the external display device or simultaneous following connections Incorrect direction may cause display press the lt Fn gt lt F7 gt hotkey combination damage to the device Ss Q
19. ts 9 Gently push the free edge downwards until the module locks into place Cr If the memory module is not installed properly your Netbook may not boot properly Netbook User Manual P33 10 Replace the memory cover 11 Use a screwdriver to secure the cover with the screw 12 Place the battery on its original position 1 and then slide Battery retainer A to the left 2 Connect the power adapter When you start the Netbook it will automatically test and configure the new memory 7 It is recommended that you go into BIOS to load setup defaults after installing additional memory For details Netbook User Manual P 34 Appendix Generalsafety information When setting up or operating your Netbook please pay special attention to the following 1 Keep this manual in a safe place for easy reference when needed 2 Make sure you follow all instructions and warnings related to the system 3 Place your Netbook on a stable level surface and ensure that the vents are not obstructed 4 Do not expose your Netbook to rain or excess humidity and keep it away from liquids such as beverages faucets and so on 5 Do not expose your Netbook to direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of heat such as radiators space heaters stoves and SO on 6 Do not expose your Netbook to heavy impacts or strong vibra tions When closing the Netbook do not use excessive force 7 Do not use your Netbook ne
20. ty sdz There is another way for the Netbook to connect with a network See Q LAN Local Area Network port RJ 45 connector Netbook User Manual P 17 Using Bluetooth available on select models The Bluetooth function allows you to get connected to various 1 Right click on the Bluetooth icon amp in the notification area devices and services that support Bluetooth transmission You can located at the lower right corner of the desktop and then connect wirelessly without the need for data cables when printing click Add a Bluetooth Device to launch the wizard documents synchronizing your Personal Information Management PIM data with your Personal Digital Assistant PDA or another Personal Computer PC mobile phone or even sharing a network connection lt 7 Bluetooth is available on select models Connecting to a Bluetooth device 2 Click Next 1 Press the lt Fn gt lt F11 gt hotkey combination to turn the Bluetooth on When the Bluetooth is turned on WLAN Bluetooth indicator lights up 2 Turn on the power of your Bluetooth device and activate its Bluetooth function You also need to make your Bluetooth device Discoverable Alieiooth Setup e For details about how to activate the device s Bluetooth function please refer to its documentation The maximum effective range of connection between your oLio Book and the Bluetooth device is 10 meters Netbook User Manual Explore My Bluetooth P
21. utdoors in places such Co ol as in coffee shops or library you can inquire the service personnel en a about an account lt Wireless LAN WLAN is available on select models e WLAN connectivity has limited range depending upon the B ieie Ee Eni equipment being used the chosen frequency band radio wave z interference and the physical landscape including building Cimena uaa structure Circumstances will vary depending upon your particular situation 4 Choose a network and then click Connect If security authentication is not required by the network you are Connecting to a wireless network using there will be a successful message showing that 1 Make sure you are located within the wireless network service area you have connected to the network 2 To enable WLAN press the lt Fn gt lt F11 gt hotkey combination a few times until the WLAN Bluetooth indicator lights up Netbook User Manual P 16 T To connect to some networks that require security authentication you may have to undergo another authorization process and enter username and password For details please consult your network administrator e For more information refer to Start gt Help and Support in Windows XP A e For data security it is strongly recommended to connect to security enabled wireless networks whenever possible e When travelling by air please be sure to turn off wireless networking to avoid any possible risks to flight safe
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