Coby Communications NBPC1028 User Manual
NBPC1028
Ultra-Portable NETBOOK PC
Please read carefully before use
For assistance with this product, please contact Coby Technical Support:
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Table of Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................... 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................ 5
General Operation ....................................................................................... 5
Battery .............................................................................................................. 5
Power Connection ........................................................................................ 6
Unit Components .......................................................................................... 6
NETBOOK AT A GLANCE ...................................................... 8
Top View ........................................................................................................... 8
Left View......................................................................................................... 10
Bottom View ................................................................................................. 11
BASIC OPERATION ............................................................. 12
Power ............................................................................................................................. 12
AC Power ....................................................................................................... 12
Battery Power ............................................................................................... 12
Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 13
Turning On Your Computer ..................................................................... 13
Sleep Mode ................................................................................................... 13
Shut Down .................................................................................................... 14
Keyboard Functions .................................................................................................. 14
Numeric Keypad .......................................................................................... 14
Function Key Combinations .................................................................... 14
Using the Touchpad ................................................................................... 15
FEATURES ........................................................................... 16
Using Memory Cards ..................................................................................16
Using the Web Camera .............................................................................. 16
Using the Internet ....................................................................................... 16
Installing Device Drivers............................................................................ 17
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EXTERNAL DEVICES ........................................................... 18
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device ............................... 18
Connecting an External Display ............................................................. 18
Connecting an Audio Device .................................................................. 19
Connecting an External Microphone ...................................................19
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................... 20
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 25
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Package Contents
Congratulations on your purchase of a Coby netbook computer. This
instruction manual guides you in setting up and using your new computer. Please read the manual carefully before operation, and keep it for
future reference.
This package contains:
Coby NBPC computer unit
–V AC adapter
-cell lithium-ion battery
This package may contain plastic bags or other materials that
pose a hazard to children. Be sure to safely dispose of all packing materials after opening.
Product names used herein are for identication purposes only
and may be the trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows MCE, Windows Vista, and Windows
Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel®, Intel® Core TM, Intel® HD Audio (Azalia) are registered trademark of
Intel Corporation. All other brands or product names mentioned
in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
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Safety Precautions
Follow the guidelines below to ensure the safe operation of
your computer.
General Operation
Set up and store the computer on a rm, at surface. Make sure that
your workspace allows for proper ventilation.
To avoid overheating, do not operate the computer on a soft surface,
such as a bed, for long periods of time.
Keep the computer away from water. Exposure to moisture may
cause malfunction or risk of electric shock.
Do not expose the computer to excessive heat, including direct
sunlight and heat-producing appliances.
To avoid potential damage to the hard drive, do not expose the com-
puter to electromagnetic elds from stereos, microwaves, or other
household appliances.
If liquid is spilled on or into the computer, unplug it immediately and
contact customer service.
Clean with a damp cloth or mild detergent; do not use harsh chemi-
cals.
Handle your computer gently to avoid hard drive damage. Do not
drop the computer.
Back up your hard drive regularly to avoid loss of data in the event of
damage.
Battery
Use only the recommended battery pack.
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Safety Precautions
Keep metallic objects, such as keys and clips, away from the battery
pack.
To avoid risk of re, keep electrical appliances away from the battery
pack.
Do not expose the battery pack to heat or moisture.
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
To avoid damage to the battery, make sure that the battery catch
locks rmly in place upon installation.
Power Connection
Connect to a properly grounded outlet of the recommended volt-
age, only.
Do not use the power cord if it is damaged or frayed.
Do not connect the power cord to a loose or damaged socket.
To unplug the power cord, hold the body of the plug and pull gently.
Do not yank or stress the cord.
Disconnect the cord before cleaning the computer.
Disconnect the cord during electrical storms.
Unit Components
Do not connect the modem to a telephone line.
Connect only appropriate devices and drives to the SD, USB and mo-
dem ports on the unit. Do not insert other objects into these ports.
Do not stress, bend, or scratch the LCD. Doing so may cause it to
break.
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Safety Precautions
Do not touch or ingest the liquid that spills from a broken LCD.
Do not operate the wireless internet within meters of a microwave
oven or plasma lamp.
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Netbook at a Glance
Illustrations in this manual may dier from the actual product.
Top View
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1. Web camera
2. Display panel
3. Power button
4. AC adapter jack
5. LAN connection (broadband or
cable internet input)
6. VGA connection (monitor or
8. Microphone jack
9. USB port (x2)
10. Touchpad
11. System status indicators
12. Integrated mouse (left/right
click)
13. Keyboard
projector input)
7. Headphone jack
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