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1. 22 RUNNING THE BIOS SETUP 222220022220000ann000nnnnn0nnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnen 25 SCREEN UTIL MES aura 32 TROUBLESHOOTING sia 36 SPECIHCA 1 Le Saurios 41 li Before you Start Conventions of This Manual Using this manual will help you get the most from your mini PC If you are an experienced user of computers and or Microsofts Windows operating systems you might find it useful to read the Quick Start Guide that comes in the box If you a less experienced user you should through this manual carefully before using your computer Whether or not you are an experienced user you should consult the Troubleshooting chapters if you encounter any problems with your notebook Safety Precautions This section is designed to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions while working with this product Required safety features have been installed in the computer to protect you from injury However you should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards 1 Please read these safety instructions carefully 2 Please keep this User s Manual for later reference 3 Please disconnect this equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning Don t use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning Use a moist cloth for cleaning 4 For pluggable equipment installed the equipment near an easily accessible wall outlet2. sure the TouchPad does not come into contact with dirt liquids or grease Do not touch the TouchPad if your fingers are dirty Do not rest heavy objects on the TouchPad or the TouchPad buttons You can use the TouchPad with Microsoft Windows as well as non Windows applications Power Saving Modes 16 This section contains information on the notebook s power system including the AC Adapter the battery system recharging the battery and tips for conserving battery power The power system is comprised of two parts the AC Adapter and the battery system The AC Adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to the DC power required by the computer The Battery Power System Before using the computer on battery power for the first time check the battery status icon on the Windows Toolbar to make sure the battery is fully charged See the Battery Status later in this section for a description and explanation of the Windows battery icon Charging the battery takes about 2 5 hours to charge when the device is off If possible always charge the battery completely 7 NOTE If you charge the battery frequently more than 20 times charging discharging in a single month it is recommended you to perform the Battery Calibration process every 3 months to maintain the battery life Please refer to the topic on Battery Calibration describing how to calibrate your system battery discussed on the latter part of this chap
3. 5 Please keep this equipment from humidity 6 Place this equipment on a solid surface when installed A fall could cause injury 7 Make sure to use the right voltage for the power source when connecting the equipment to the power outlet 8 Place the power cord in such a way that people cannot step on it Do not place anything on top of the power cord 9 All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be respected 10 If the equipment is not use for a long time disconnect the equipment from the main power outlet to avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage 11 Never pour any liquid into the opening this could cause fire or electrical shock 12 Never open the equipment For safety reasons the equipment should only be opened by a qualified service technician 13 If one of the following situations arises get the equipment checked by a qualified service technician The power cord or plug is damaged Liquid has penetrated into the equipment The equipment has been exposed to moisture The equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work according to the user s manual The equipment was dropped and or damaged If the equipment has obvious signs of breakage 14 Do not leave this equipment in extreme temperature conditions Storage temperature above 60 C 140 F may damage the equipment 15 The unit can be operated at an ambient temperature of 35 C maximum 16 The sound pressure level at the operators position a
4. LAN environment normally uses the company s LAN or a broadband modem Network Tasks Add a network place a amp y Set up a home q oo View workgroup computers Network Tasks office network See Also Local Area Connection Status po General Support Connection Status Connected Duration 00 33 26 Speed 10 0 Mbps Signal Strength Activity sen Y Packets 1 635 Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties pr gt General Alternate Configuration ou all the locations connected to your computer b Create new connection Set up a home or small LAN or High Speed Internet y Network Troubleshooter You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Dial up x Unavailable device missing Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using MB Broadcom NelLink TM Gigabit Ether This connection uses the following items Client for Microsoft Networks iv JS File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 23005 Packet Scheduler f Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Allows your computer to access resources
5. Speaker MIC Two built in speakers Built in Microphone and external microphone jack BIOS Supports PnP ACPI 3 0 Supports external USB flash boot up AMI BIOS support Power Management Silent mode Smart Power 11 Power Management Physical Outline Dimension 258 mm x 189 mm x 28 mm Weight 1 275 g with cell battery EMI CE FCC CCC RF CE EN 301 489 1 amp 17 EN 300328 2 R amp TTE report document FCC Safety CB report CCC ETL
6. computer WARNING Never turn off or reset your notebook while the hard disk is in use status icon is lit Doing so can result in loss of data Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off your notebook before turning it back on Turning the power on and off in rapid succession can damage the notebook s electrical circuitry Turning On Your Notebook Computer Turn on your notebook by pressing the power button Hold the button down for a second or two and release The Power On Self Test POST runs automatically After the POST is completed the computer reads the operating system from the hard disk drive into computer memory this is commonly referred to as booting a computer If your OS Operating System such as Windows XP 15 installed it will start automatically To turn the notebook off save your work and close all open applications In Windows click on Start then Shut Down and select Shut down the computer and click Yes or press the power button for 4 6 seconds Operating on Battery Power Your computer comes with a rechargeable battery pack that lets you operate the computer without an external power source When the battery pack is fully charged you can operate the computer under the following conditions battery pack initially has a full charge No peripheral devices are installed 11 WARNING Only use batteries that are approved by ARCHOS All batteries are not the same and therefore shou
7. store any objects on the cover when it is closed Doing so may cause the LCD to break External CRT Display You can hook up an external monitor through the 15 pin CRT connector Three configurations are available LCD only CRT only LCD and CRT simultaneously You can switch between these display configurations by pressing the key combination Fn F4 14 The Notebook s Hot Key Controls F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 T F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 eys Quick Keys B A Function F1 2 Enters the Suspend Mode F2 f 4 4 HSPA on off F3 0 WLAN on off F4 DOY Changes Display Mode LCD only CRT only LCD CRT simultaneously Increases the speaker volume Decreases the speaker volume F7 xt TJ Increases the brightness level T co Decreases the brightness level T Enable Disable the Touchpad Tl pen o SY Mute the system volume F11 Enters the silent mode F12 Enable Disable the camera application 15 The TouchPad The touchpad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your keyboard You can use this panel of the touchpad and slide your finger over the surface it to move the cursor You can use the buttons below the touchpad as left and right mouse buttons TouchPad Precautions The TouchPad is a pressure sensitive device Please take note of the following precautions
8. unir ramn tar Warning All data stored in the system will be lost after system rebuilt Please backup your own data before continuing Cem You will be asked whether you would like to proceed with the recovery procedures Click OK if you want to proceed or Cancel if you want to discontinue with the recovery procedures r NOTE This illustration will be shown twice after you made the first decision in case you change your mind to discontinue with the recovery procedures Recovery 2 Recover your computer Quit The system will start with the recovery procedure 29 30 Recovery Recover your computer Quit This illustration indicates the system has finished the recovery procedure Screen Utilities You can click the touchpad or mouse right button on the desktop where there are no icons and select the Properties item Arrange Icons Bv k Refresh Paste Paste Shortcut Graphics Properties Graphics Options d Mew Properties Select the Display Settings option Click on the Advanced Settings tab to enter Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 on Mobile Intel amp 945 Express Chipset window display Display Properties Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 and Mobile Intel R 94 Themes Desktop Screen Saver Appearance Settings q____ Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of pour monitors Intel Graph
9. ARCHOS 10 English User Manual READY TO G Y L ESSENTIEL Preface OCopyright 2009 All Rights Reserved The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation even if advised of the possibility of such damages This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer Limitation of Liability While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this manual or from the use of the information contained herein Table of Content BEFORE YOU STAR Toa ii 2 INTRODUCTION 6 GETTING o A A En 11 USING THE MIN Pina ada 14 INTERNET CONNECTION
10. Checksum Failure appears during the booting procedure even after rebooting it may indicate that the CMOS battery is dead If so you need to replace the battery This battery normally lasts two to five years The battery is of type CR2032 3V Only allow an experienced technician to change this battery Memory Problems Windows gives an insufficient memory error message during operation This is often a software or Windows related problem A program is draining the memory resources Close the application programs you re not using and restart the system Performance Problems The computer becomes hot na35 C environment certain areas of the computer s back could reach up to 50 degrees Make sure the computer s ventilation grills are not blocked Certain programs that are processor intensive may increase the computer s temperature to a degree where the computer automatically slows down its CPU clock to protect itself from thermal damage The program appears stopped or runs very slowly a Press CTRL ALT DEL to see if an application is still responding This may be normal for Windows when it is processing other CPU intensive programs in the background or when the system is accessing slow speed devices such the floppy disk drive You may be running too many applications Try to close some applications or increase system memory for better performance The processor may have been overheated due to the system s inability to reg
11. SB Stick Recordable CD etc Many browsers store files in the hard drive as a cache to speed up the performance Check the browser s online help for instructions on decreasing the cache size or on removing temporary Internet files Empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space When you delete files Windows saves them to the Recycle Bin The hard disk takes longer to read a file If you have been using the drive for a period the files may be fragmented Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories System Tools Disk Defragmenter to perform a disk defragmentation This operation may take a while Interrupt requests or problems with other hardware devices may have occupied the CPU and therefore slows down the system performance Avirus in your computer may slow down its performance The files are corrupted Run the Error checking utility in Windows to check the HDD Double click My Computer Right click C and select Properties In Tools select Check Now from the error checking section Display Problems The display panel is blank when the system is turned on sure the computer is not in the Standby or Hibernate suspend modes The display is turned off to conserve energy in these modes The screen is difficult to read The display resolution should at least be set to 1024x600 for optimal viewing 37 gt Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Display icon gt Under t
12. ance E 9 Turn Off Computer 0 Windows Media Player 4 gt Windows Messenger start Gy Windows Movie Maker Taskbar When you open a program its icon is displayed at the taskbar for you to conveniently move between programs by clicking the relevant button To add or remove toolbars from the taskbar right click an empty spot on the taskbar select Toolbars gt choose the toolbar you want to add Notification Taskbar and Start Menu Properties The icons that appear here are for quick access to some programs and computer functions that you use frequently To Taskbar appearance prevent Windows from hiding icons right click from an empty a spot on the Taskbar and select the Properties then remove the check mark on the Auto hide the taskbar 2 Internet fim Folder Auto hide the taskbar Keep the taskbar on top of other windows Group similar taskbar buttons C Show Quick Launch Notification area e 1 23 PM Control Panel Bi Show the clock You can keep the notification area uncluttered by hiding icons that you have not clicked recently It is in this area that you can change how Windows looks and we works Click Start gt Control Panel dialog box PP Hide active icons Yew Favorkes Took Help gt 3 y Search Folders FRE Pick a category 75 Appearance and Themes 28 Printers and Other Hardware LO a lt Network and Internet Connections gt Si
13. aning Continuous Battery Low Indicates that there is 7 to 10 minutes beeping every 5 charge remaining seconds MER EN u Beeping Battery very low Indicates that there is 1 to 2 accelerates minutes of battery charge remaining Save your work and turn off the notebook or connect the adapter When there is only one minute of battery charge remaining the notebook will suspend to the HDD and power off You should connect the AC power and resume to save your work Small Battery for the Real Time Clock There is a small built in button type battery that supplies power to the system in order to maintain certain system information while the power is off If the notebook is left without a power source for a long period of time this battery will be depleted and system information will be lost WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Never remove the battery while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power Resetting the System 18 After installing a software application package you may be prompted to reset the system to load the changed operating environment To reset the system or reboot press the Ctrl Alt Delete keys simultaneously This is known as warm boot This key combination acts as a softwar
14. cator Automatic Battery Pack Charging Function To charge the battery while the battery pack is in the notebook plug the AC adapter into the notebook and an electrical outlet The charging time is approximately 2 5 hours when the computer is turned off and approximately 3 5 hours when the notebook is being used When the battery is fully charged the battery charge indicator turns off NOTE If are using the computer extensively or in a high temperature environment the battery may may take longer to charge fully You need to continue to charge it with the AC adapter plugged in until the charging LED turns off Battery Status Windows Vista has an applet in the Control Panel that will display an icon in the Windows taskbar indicating when the notebook is running on battery power or is attached to the AC adapter This applet also displays a meter that indicates how much charge is remaining in the battery 17 Battery Low Warning When the battery initially reaches the Battery Low state there are approximately 7 to 10 minutes of usable battery life left You will hear an audible beep signal every 15 seconds alerting you to the Battery Low status When the battery power reaches the very low status the beeping sound will accelerate Your battery will then have 1 2 minutes of battery charge remaining You must save your data or connect AC power immediately otherwise you may lose your data Sound Me
15. ccording to IEC 704 1 1982 is equal to or less than 70 dB A 17 Power Cord Requirements The power cord set used with the AC adaptor must meet the requirements of the country where you use the AC adaptor whether it is 100 120 or 200 240 Vac The following information explains the requirements for power cord set selection 0250595 m The cord set must be approved for the country in which it is used m The appliance coupler must have a configuration for mating with a CEE22 EN6032 IEC 320 appliance inlet A For U S and Canada m Ihe cord set must be UL Listed and CSA Certified The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are No 18 AWG 2 Type SJ and 3 3 conductor B For Japan m All components of the cord set must bear a PSE or T mark and registration number in accordance with the Japanese Dentori Law m The minimum specifications for the flexible cord are 75m m conductors 2 Type or VCTF and 3 3 conductor m The cord set must have minimum rated current capacity of 7 m The attachment plug must be a two pole grounded type with a Japanese Industrial Standard C8303 15 A 125 VAC configuration C ForOther Countries m Ihe cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country m The flexible cord must be of a HAR harmonized type HOSVV F m hecord set must have a current capacity of a least 2 5 Amperes and voltage rating of 125
16. creen Shows the Sub Menu F1 General Help Shows the Help Screen F10 Sae and t Saves changes and reboots the computer lt Tab gt Select a field Selects the next field f Select an item Selects the next upper item Select an item Selects the next lower item Higher value Selects the next value within a field Modifying the BIOS Settings The BIOS setup main menu is subdivided into sub menus Each menu item is described in this section Main Setup BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Exit System Overview Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to BIOS Information select a field BIOS VERSION 0 09 01 EC VERSION 06 19 2008 10 12 Use or to BUILD DATE 0 09 03 configure system Time Process ssor Intel Atom TM CPU N270 1 60GHz System Memory Size System Time 14 08 27 ee Tow ay System Date Fri 07 25 2008 Change Field gt Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V02 61 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc 25 Advanced Setup BIOS Setup Utility Main Security Boot Exit Advanced Settings Configure CPU WARNING Setting wrong values in below settings may cause system to malfunctions gt CPU Configuration IDE Configuration Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup Utility Configure advance CPU settings When disabled force Manufa
17. cturer the XD feature flag Intel amp Atom TM CPU N270 1 60GHz to always return 0 Frequency 1 60GHz FSB Speed 532MHz Cache Ll 24 KB Cache L2 512 KB Execute Disable Bit Capability Disabled Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Intel amp SpeedStep tm tech Enabled Intel C STATE tech Enabled Enhanced C States Enabled Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit 02 61 Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc BIOS Setup Utility IDE Configuration Configuration SATA as IDE gt SATA Hard Disk Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2002 American Megatrends Inc 26 Security BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Boot Exit Security Settings Install or Change the Supervisor Password Not Installed po User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Select Screen Select Item Change General Help Save and Exit Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Boot Setup BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip Quick Boot Enabled certain test while Quiet Boot Enabled booting This will LAN Remote Boot Disabled decrease the time needed to boot the Boot Device Priority system Ist Boot Device Removable Dev 2nd B
18. di cito LED Graphic Indication Symbol 1 Blue light indicates the system is ON Blinking blue light indicates the notebook is in suspend mode 09 Bie light indicates the WLAN Bluetooth is active Battery status Charging Lavender Full Blue Low Red Blue light indicates the hard drive and or optical drive is being accessed Left Side View 1 Ethernet LAN Port 2 CRT Port 3 USB 2 0 Port 4 Ventillation Opening Y When using a LAN use sShielded cable to inteference i P d IE d Right Side View 0000 1 ee Kensington Lock 2 UAM 4 1 Card Reader SD MMC MS MS Pro Memory Card 3 lt USB 2 0 Port 4 DC In Bottom View 1 Battery lock 2 Battery 3 Battery release latch Getting Started Connecting to a Power Source Connecting the AC Adapter A universal AC adapter is provided to supply your computer with power and also charge the computer s battery pack The adapter s AC input voltage can range anywhere from 100 to 240 volts covering the standard voltages available in most countries To connect the computer to an external power source X WARNING Do not use low quality or deteriorated extension cords as this may result in damage to your mini PC The computer comes with its own AC adapter DO NOT use a different a adapter to power the
19. e reset switch when you encounter hardware or software problems which lock up the notebook If this key combination does not shut down the notebook you can reset the notebook by pressing and holding the notebook s power button for 5 7 seconds Using the Windows Windows Help For Windows XP help click Start gt Help and Support and the help application will appear eo Help and Support Center Dre me mo Ep suport Options Search gt Help and Support Center Pick a Help topic Ask for assistance What s new in Windows XP 5 Invite a friend to connect to your computer with Remote Assistance Gut Music video games and photos Windows hasirs 5 Get support or Find information in Windows XP newsgroups Protecting yvur securil y basics Pick a task Networking and the Web 51 Keen your computer un to date with Windows Update Working remotely 2 E Find compatible hardware and software for Windows I Customizing your computer Undo changes to your computer wth System Restore Accessibility m Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems Printing and faxing Did you know Perlormance and maintenance Hardware jected to the Internet this area will display links to timely help and support information If you want to Fixing a problem en pe aset w start the New Lonnection Wizard and see how to establsh Web connecti
20. he Settings page set the screen resolution to1024x600 The screen flickers Itis normal if the display flickers a few times during shutting down or powering up Keyboard and Mouse Problems The built in touch pad performs erratically sure there is no excess perspiration or humidity on your hand when using the touch pad Keep the surface of the touch pad clean and dry Use only one finger on the pad Do not rest your palm or wrist on the surface of the touch pad while typing or using the touch pad The built in keyboard doesn t work Be patient sometimes programs take a lot of time processing before they give control back to the keyboard Or it is possible that your program has frozen Use the Ctrl alt del key sequence to restart your computer or shut off the offending application The characters on the screen repeat while I type You be holding the keys down too long while you re typing Keep the keyboard clean Dust and dirt under the keys could cause them to stick Configure the keyboard to wait longer before the auto repeat feature starts To adjust this feature Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Keyboard icon A dialogue box shows up with the adjustable settings for the keyboard CMOS Battery Problem A message CMOS Checksum Failure displays during the booting process or the time clock resets when booting ry to reboot the system If the message CMOS
21. ics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile intel More visual display options for devices attached to this computer such as Television Display 1 Digital Flat Panel 1024x768 on Mobile Intel R 945 Express Chipset Digital Display Notebook Screen resolution Color quality Less j More Highest 32 bit E Monitor j are available 1024 by BOO pixels li nin Ei Use this device as the primary monitor Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor Identity Troubleshoot f Show Trap leon 32 Display Devices Display Settings Color Correction Color Correction Gamma _ i ae Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile Display Devices Display Settings Color Correction Hot Keys intel Graphics Media for mobile 4 Notebook Single Display Notebook Multiple Display Note Two displays must be connected to the computer before you can use this feature Please connect another display Accelerator Driver _A Notebook Display Devices Color Correction Display Expansion Hot Keys intel Graphics Media Refresh Rate 60 Hertz aot Cam Color Quality Screen Resolution 1024 600 Aspect Ratio Options iv Enable Rotation Power Settings p Accelerator Driver A Notebook for mobile Display Devices Color Al C Red Display Settings B
22. ld not be treated as such Using the wrong battery or a cheaply manufactured imitation could cause serious damage to your computer and yourself through toxic emissions A CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions or local laws Installing and Removing the Battery Pack To Install the Battery Pack EAM To Removel the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack The installed battery pack charges automatically any time the computer is connected to the AC adapter and an external power source It is a good idea to occasionally discharge the battery pack fully to preserve its operating performance 12 Using the Mini PC Adjusting the LCD Screen Display The LCD screen display can be adjusted by the following key combinations mm ON Changes Display Mode LCD only CRT only LCD CRT simultaneously LCD Care LCD screens are delicate devices that need careful handling Please pay attention to the following precautions When you are not using the computer keep the LCD screen closed to protect it from dust If you need to clean your LCD screen use soft tissue to gently wipe the LCD surface Do not put your fingers or sharp objects directly on the surface and never spray cleaner directly onto the display Do not put pressure on or
23. ng device CAUTION When you see this symbol be careful as this spot may be very hot Things you must remember before working on your computer Let your computer acclimate tself Your notebook can easily stand temperature extremes but it doesn t like rapid changes in temperature like going from the cold outdoors to a warm office Rapid changes in temperature can cause water droplets to condense inside your case threatening to damage the electronic parts inside After receiving your notebook when it s hot or cold outside try not to power up the computer immediately let the computer adjust to the room temperature gradually for at least three to four hours WARNING If your computer is very cold or has been stored in a cold area do not apply power to the computer until it has been allowed to come to room temperature Heat Cold Humidity and Glare Find a suitable place for your computer that s not too hot too cold too dark or too bright Glare can make it hard to read the screen Allow plenty of room for air to circulate around the case to keep it from overheating Components could be destroyed if they are overheated not block the ventilation openings Do not place your computer in direct sunlight Suitable place to work Your computer will run well wherever you re comfortable but extremes of temperature and humidity can be challenging to your system s parts There are some things you can tolera
24. on a Microsoft network C Show icon in notification area when connected v Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity 23 Running the BIOS Setup This Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer s BIOS Basic Input Output System lt runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions It is menu driven software which allows you to easily configure and change the settings Attention You should be very careful using BIOS settings as you could render you computer unusable if you do not understand what you are doing The BIOS allows you to set up a password to limit access to the computer not just Windows Unauthorized access to the computer can thus be prevented Entering the BIOS Setup Screen First turn on the power When the BIOS performs the POST Power On Self Test that is the computer is starting up press the DEL key to activate the BIOS Setup Utility 7 NOTE You may need to press DEL key fairly quickly If the system loads Windows then you know you have missed it Restart and make sure you press the DEL button earlier Leaving the BIOS Setup Screen When you have finished modifying the BIOS settings exit the BIOS It takes a few seconds to record changes in the CMOS BIOS Action Keys Function Key Command Description Leaves a sub menu to return to the ESC Exit previous menu OR exits the BIOS setup while saving changes Enter Go to Sub S
25. on through ar Send your feedback to Microsoft Desktop The desktop will vary depending on the software installed in your notebook with different or additional shortcuts Recycle Start Button Taskbar Notification Recycle Bin Used for storing deleted files in case you want to recover and save it in your system The files will be deleted from the Recycle Bin permanently only if you empty it by right clicking on it and selecting the Empty Recycle Bin 19 Activate Windows Start Button Allows easy access to all Windows programs Set Program Access and Defaults Windows Catalog Accessories b Windows Update Bluetooth xl The Start menu allows you to adapt and show the A an Connection Manager k programs used most frequently If you wish to keep an Man Programs IE Games r item right click the item and click Pin to Start menu E Intel Matrix Storage Manager 4 Documents Selecting Log Off will enable the current user to log off gt and allows a new user to log on Turn Off Computer E d settings 99 Reallusion 9 _ allows you to shut down restart or go to Stand by Iu jO search E Realtek Realtek Card Reader mode for power saving purposes ce Help and Support lan Startup y z 148 Internet Explorer x zm Run MSN Outlook Express Log D Remote Assist
26. oot Device CD DVD 3rd Boot Device SATA PM TOSHIBA MK 4th Boot Device Network e Select Screen 1 Select Item Change Option Fl General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02 61 C Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc Exit Setup BIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes Discard Changes and Exit F10 key can be used Load Optimal Defaults E for this operation Load Failsafe Defaults Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02 61 Copyright 1985 2004 American Megatrends Inc System Recovery This process enables you to restore your system whether your system is damaged or for some other reason that you can not operate your computer This process will delete all personal files that you have stored and return the computer to the same state as when you first bought it First turn on the power When the BIOS performs the POST Power On Self Test lt Del gt BIOS Setup lt F11 gt Boot Menu lt F9 gt Recovery lt Tab gt Skip Boot Logo Press F9 key quickly to activate the System Recovery Program Recovery Recover your computer Quit Click the Quit if you do not want to continue Recovery 2 Recover your computer Quit Click the Recover your computer to start the recovery procedure Recovery y Rarnvar
27. or 250 Vac CAUTION Model J10IL1 x 0 9 Is designed to be used only with the following AC adapter model Manufacture Li Shin International Enterprise Corp Model 0225C2040 40W Manufacture Delta Electronics Inc Model ADP 40MH AD 40W 18 When using a device equipped with 2G 3G cellular technology basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons These precautions includes the following gt Donotuse this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool gt Avoid using the device during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning gt Do not use the device if there is a gas leak in the vicinity gt Use only the power and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special instructions 19 Do not use the AC adapter near open water or other liquids Never spill liquid into the AC adapter 20 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Never remove the battery pack while the power is on as this may result in data loss when the system loses power 21 The input receptacle is used as the main disconnecti
28. ording and make sure the proper boxes are enabled checked Click on OK gt After Clicking the OK button the recording volume control panel will appear Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Multimedia icon or Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Volume or Audio page make sure that the audio codec mentioned in the spec is the default recording device Hard Disk Problems The hard disk drive does not work or is not recognized Check the hard disk indicator LED When you access a file the LED lamp should light up momentarily Do not use in extreme temperature or humidity conditions Allow the device to acclimate itself for a few hourse to the room temperature f your computer has been subjected to static electricity or physical shock you may have damaged the hard drive The hard drive is making abnormal whining noises You should back up your files as soon as possible Make sure the source of noise is indeed from the hard drive and not other devices The hard disk drive has reached its capacity Run the Disk Cleanup utility in Windows Start gt All Programs gt Accessories gt System Tools gt Disk Cleanup The system will prompt you for what to do Youcan uninstall programs that you no longer use by going to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add Delete Programs Archive files or programs that you no longer used by moving them to an alternative storage medium U
29. rightness D 60 ic Green Blue ontrast 50 40 33 34 Hot Keys Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for mobile Display Devices Display Settings Color Correction Hot Keys Enable Hat Keys Enable Notebook Enable Disable Panel Fitting Open Graphics Property 4pplication Rotate to Normal Rotate 90 Degrees Rotate 180 Degrees Rotate 270 Degrees lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt F3 lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt F11 lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt F12 lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt Up _ lt CTRL gt lt ALT Left lt CTRL gt SALT gt Down lt CTRL gt lt ALT gt Right Restore Defaults Troubleshooting Your computer has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping However incorrect operations and or mishandling may cause problems This chapter provides a reference for identifying and correcting common hardware and software problems that you may encounter When you encounter a problem you should first try to go through the recommendations in this chapter Instead of returning the computer and waiting for repair you may easily solve the problems by considering the following scenarios and possible solutions If the error continues make sure it is related to the device itself and now a Windows problem before contacting ARCHOS technical support for service information Before taking further actions consider the following suggestions Check to see if the problem persists
30. t the system with these devices powered up and connected first Try resetting your BIOS to factory conditions by going to BIOS SETUP and loading the DEFAULT SETTING Be sure the Quick Key Lockout Switch on the bottom of the computer is not active Otherwise the quick keys will not work Audio Problems No speaker output The software volume control may be turned down in Microsoft Sound System or is muted Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the speaker has been muted or turned down all the way Most audio problems are software related If your computer worked before chances are application has set the volume to low or off Double click on the speaker icon in the system tray to adjust Some files that you get off the Internet have special compression systems Codecs Windows does not automatically come with all possible codecs and thus a music file may not play or a video file may have no sound Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and double click the Sounds and Audio Devices icon In the Hardware tab make sure that the audio codecs shown in the Properties of the Audio Codec include the type you are trying to play Sound cannot be recorded 36 You can use the built in microphone or an external microphone Double click the speaker icon on the lower right corner of the taskbar to see if the microphone has been muted gt Click Options and select Properties Select Rec
31. tch to Classic View y User Accounts y 6 Add or Ki ep E Date Time Language and Regional 2 Sounds Speech and Audio Devices w Pertormance and Maintenance 20 Internet Connection There are numerous ways to connect to the Internet This may vary according to the user s working environment as well as system specifications Using a wireless LAN Local Area Network Using a wired LAN Local Area Network Using Wireless LAN Network for Connection to Internet E My Pictures Do 3 My Computer De contrat Pane LAN or High Speed Internet di 32 Program Access and Defaults Local Area Connection Network cable unplugged Fire rio n d Wireless Network Connection A Ll nd i Choose a wireless network 5s Network Connection e a wireless network e network DOV Click an tem in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more helps information 110 requires a network key also called WEP key or WPA key network key event unknown intruders from connecting to this network pr Type the key and then click Connect DQV 11b L 1 Unsecured wireless network n Gay Rs Security enabled wireless network wil Security enabled wireless network WPA n D 5 Network key DQV 11g 22 Using a wired LAN for Connection to Internet For a connection to the Internet a wired
32. te that the computer can t things like static electricity dust water steam and oil In case you decide to pull over for roadside computing try to choose a clean comfortable work area for your system Introduction Preparing your Computer 2 as 1 Install the battery pack 2 Connect the AC adapter 3 Turn on your computer WARNING To avoid damage to the display panel 1 Do not slam the display upon closing it 2 Do not place any object on top of it when it is closed or open 3 Be sure the system is turned off or in suspend mode before you close the display panel Learning about your Computer With the LCD screen open you will see several features important for operating your mini PC Front View O O 1 Camera 2 LCD Display WARNING nor us This LCD panel can only support up to a maximum opening of 115 120 degrees do not push it forcibly 3 Keyboard NOTE The keyboard differs for each territory 4 1 Stereo Headphone Jack 5 2 Microphone Jack 6 Power Suspend Button Press momentarily to turn on the system Press and hold for at least 4 seconds to turn off the system Only if Windows shutdown does not work You may lose data otherwise Press the power suspend button again to return from the suspend mode Persistent green light indicates the Power is ON Touchpad Touchpad Buttons LED Status Indicator System 8 Power Status Indicators VV NN a
33. ter If you discover the battery life is getting shorter perform the Battery Calibration process immediately Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack from its compartment refer to Chapter 3 Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Preparing the Battery Pack for Use Battery Calibration Before using the battery pack for the first time the Smart Battery IC within the battery pack should be calibrated in order to get accurate reporting of remaining battery life status To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below 1 Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the notebook If the battery is completely without power go to the next step Otherwise let the battery run down until the battery is very low warning beeps are heard The system will automatically enter Suspend mode 2 Turn the notebook off Connect the AC adapter and let the battery fully recharge When the battery charge indicator turns off the battery is fully charged 3 Turn on the notebook let the battery run down until the battery is very low you hear the warning beeps The system will automatically enter the Suspend mode You can now connect the AC adapter 4 The battery pack is now calibrated properly In general using the battery until the very low battery warning indicator appears or sounds and then fully recharging the battery full discharge charge cycle will ensure the accuracy of the battery status indi
34. ulate its internal heat 38 USB2 0 Problems The USB device I have connected does not work Check the settings the Windows Control Panel 5 Make sure you have installed the necessary device drivers from the manufacturer of the device a Contact the device vendor for additional support 39 Specifications 0 5 Supports Windows Supports Linux CPU Support Atom CPU 533 MHz Front Side Bus FSB Single Core Memory DDRII 400 533 DDRII SDRAM socket x 1 DDRII Memory module up to 1GB Core Logic Intel 945GSE ICH 7M VGA 945GSE Audio Codec Realtek ALC662 Card reader 4 in 1 Support SD MMC MS MS Pro Memory Card USB2 0 interface LAN Controller Supports 10 100 Mb s Mill interface Wireless LAN Mini Card form with USB interface IEEE 802 11 b g Single Antenna support Camera CCD Supports 1 3M amp 0 3M Camera Keyboard 91 keys KB support Pointing Device PS2 Touch Pad with 2 buttons Touch Pad mylar w printing LCD 10 2 WXGA LED backlight 1024 X 600 Pixels Non Glare Wide view type channel LVDS Interface 41 42 HDD Single 2 5 9 5mm HDD SATA Supports SATA 2 0 Battery Pack 3cells 11 1V 2200mAH 3S1P gt 2 2mAH SMP 2 2mAH 6 cells 11 1V 4400mAH 3S2P gt 2 2mAH SMP 2 2mAH AC Adapter Automatics Voltage adjustment between AC 100 240V 20V 40W Watts
35. when all the external devices are removed Check to see that the green light indicator on the AC adapter is lit Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to the wall outlet and to the computer Check to see the power indicator of the computer is on Check to see if your keyboard is operational by pressing and holding any key Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections Make sure the latches on the battery are securely in place Be sure you have not performed an incorrect setting on the hardware devices in the BIOS Setup utility A faulty setting may cause the system to function incorrectly If you are not sure of the changes you made try to restore all the settings to factory defaults If you have tried to install other hardware drivers you may have disrupted necessary system drivers For example without the audio driver properly installed the speakers and microphone will not work Connect a CD reader to reinstall the device drivers from the included CD If external devices such as a USB camera scanner or printer do not function correctly when connected to the computer it is often an incorrect installation of the external device Carefully check all the manufacturer s documentation for the device Some software programs which have not gone through rigorous coding and testing may cause problems during use Consult the software vendor for problem solving Some old peripherals are not plug and play capable You need to restar
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