Elonex Webbook MSNB-2009 User Guide

MSNB- 2009 User Manual

1 Introduction

Preface

Welcome to the world of wireless internet, email, messaging, word processing
and MP3s. This ultra mobile laptop is your gateway to a truly mobile life and a
whole new way to keep in contact with friends, family & colleagues, get access
to the web and relax with music, photos and videos.

Your laptop runs a Microsoft® Windows® XP® operating system.
integrates the widest range of applications, services and hardware in a familiar
way so you can easily and confidently use technology to achieve your goals and
pursue your passions.

Please read this user manual carefully to help you get the most out of your
laptop. Also please observe the safety warnings so you don’t damage your
laptop or more importantly yourself. A full support site and trouble-shooting
tips are available at www.elonex.com/support

Windows®

Package Contents

Your package includes the following contents:

 Laptop
 Power Adapter (2 parts)
 User Manual

Getting Started

After unpacking your laptop, please check you have all the package contents
and they are in good order. If you are missing anything or any item has been
damaged please contact customer services on

Tel - 0845 6710665

OR

eMail – [e-mail]

If you have any problems or questions please DON’T take your laptop back to
the store – call 0845 6710665 for some helpful advice.

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Important Safety Instructions

All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is
operated. Always adhere to these instructions and follow the proper working
procedures for the computer. Shut the computer down properly and do not
forget to save your work often. Remember to periodically back-up your data
as Elonex accepts no responsibility for data loss. Failure to adhere to these
Safety Instructions may invalidate your warranty.

Peripherals

Take care when using peripheral
devices. Always check compatibility
with your laptop and follow the
manufacturer guidelines for
installation and proper use.

Cleaning

Unplug the product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners, volatile chemicals or
aerosol cleaners as these may cause
damage to your laptop chassis or
internal components. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

Water and Moisture

Heat

The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat stoves or other
products that produce heat.

Power Sources

This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label and
only using an Elonex authorised
power adapter.

Grounding

This product should only be used
with proper electrical grounding.

Please only use power supplies
Do not use this product near water,
for example near a kitchen sink etc.
Any liquid entry into the internal
workings of this unit may damage
your laptop.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered.

supplied by Elonex otherwise this

may cause damage to the

electronics or injury to yourself.

Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to

be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them. If your

power cord is damaged in any way

please contact customer services.

Lightning

For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm or
when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time,
please unplug it from the power
socket. This will prevent damage to
the product due to lightning and
power line surges.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords or integral
convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

Object Entry

Never push objects of any kind into

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel.

Damage Requiring Service

If your laptop is damaged or

behaving abnormally, unplug this

product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualified service

personnel. Please refer all warranty

claims to Elonex Warranty Service.

Replacement Parts

Only use replacement parts

specified by Elonex. Unauthorised

substitutions may result in damage

to your unit.
your laptop through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to

Avoid EM interference

The product should be situated

away from all sources of Electro

Magnetic radiation, ie microwaves,

amplifiers, speakers etc. These can

hinder proper performance and

damage your data.

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2 Laptop Appearance

Front View

Right Side View

Left Side View

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Inputs and Outputs

The laptop has a number of inputs and outputs to give you a truly versatile way
to incorporate it into your daily life. When purchasing any peripheral devices,
please check the peripheral’s minimum Hardware and Software requirements
to ensure compatibility with your laptop and always follow manufacturer
instructions.

USB Ports This laptop is compatible with a whole range of USB peripheral
devices such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, MP3 players etc. The laptop
has 3 USB2.0 ports (and is also compatible with USB1.0 devices) however you
will achieve a much higher data transfer rate with USB2.0.

Webcam Your laptop has a built in webcam at the top of the screen. You can
use this for video chats over the internet. You can initiate the webcam using
the ‘Start WebCam’ hotkey located at the top right of the keyboard.

Microphone Jack (3.5mm) This lets you use a microphone to record audio to
your laptop. The laptop also has an integrated microphone to give you the
option of speaking directly into your laptop. Please only use a 3.5mm Jack
when connecting external devices.

Headphone Jack (3.5mm) Allows you to play audio from your laptop to a set of
external speakers or headphones. It also has integrated stereo speakers to give
you the option of playing audio directly from the laptop. Please only use a

3.5mm Jack when connecting external devices.

7-in1 Memory Card Slot Transfer photos quickly and easily from your digital
camera to the laptop using the memory card slot (compatible with
SD/MiniSD/MMC/RSMMC/MS/MS pro/MS Duo memory cards).You can then
email or upload them to the internet to share the fun with your friends and
family.

VGA output You can use this connection to output your screen to another
monitor, projector or VGA enabled TV. (Requires a 15 pin VGA Cable)

RJ45 Ethernet Port Use the 10/100Mbps Ethernet port for connecting your
laptop to cable broadband to give you access to the internet or a network. For
details of how to connect to the internet see “Connecting to the Internet”
section of this booklet.

Volume Rocker To help you enjoy your music and video the laptop has a
Volume Rocker to easily adjust the volume.

To turn the Volume UP rotate the rocker towards the + marking and hold
until the audio reaches the desired volume.

To turn the Volume DOWN rotate the rocker towards the
hold until the audio becomes sufficiently quiet.
To Mute or Un-Mute the audio push the Rocker inwards once.

- marking and

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Power Button & HotKeys

Wi-Fi On / Off

Press this button to turn the Wi-Fi on or off. When your computer
boots into windows it will automatically have the Wi-Fi turned on.

Open eMail

This button will automatically open your pre-installed email client –
Microsoft Outlook Express.

Start Webcam

Press this button to open a Window with a live feed from your

webcam.

Open Internet

Press this button to open a fresh internet browser with your
designated home page.

Power Button

Press this button once to turn your computer on.

LED Indicators

Power Indicator

Off: The computer is turned off or is in hibernation mode.
Green: The system is powered on.
Blinking: The computer is in standby mode.

Battery Status

Green: The battery is fully charged
Orange: The battery is charging
Blinking: The battery power is low. Please save your work and
recharge.

HDD Read / Write

HDD Read/Write indicator lights up when data is being written to or
read from the hard disk.

Wi-Fi On / Off

Off: Your Wi-Fi card is not powered on.
Slow Blinking: The wireless card is not connected to the internet but is
turned on.
Slow blinking (3-4 seconds interval): the wireless card is powered on
and attempting to connect.
Fast blinking: The wireless card is connected and
transmitting/receiving data. The blinking rate is dependent on the rate
of data transfer.

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Caps / Num Lock:

Green: Illuminates when the Caps Lock key is pressed.
Red: Illuminates when the combination of Fn and Num Lock keys are
pressed.
Orange: Indicates both the Caps Lock and Num Lock are active.

Power, Charging and Battery Care

This laptop has a rechargeable battery which will give you usage on the move
when recharged. You can also use the power adapter plugged into mains
electricity for continuous use (the laptop will recharge its battery while in
operation).

It is recommended that the first time you charge your battery you should
charge it for at least 8 hours to get the best battery life.

Connecting your Battery Pack

Caution: You must shut your system down before changing the battery pack.

1. Turn the computer over so that the
battery slot faces up.

2. Place the battery pack in the battery
slot, and align the protrusions on the
battery pack with the two slits on the
side of the battery slot.

3. Gently push the battery pack into
the slot until you hear a click. Lock the
battery pack in place by pushing the
right battery latch to the left. When
you hear a click, the battery pack is
locked in.

4. Connect the AC adapter and open
the LCD panel. Start charging the
battery. When the battery is charging
the Battery Status Indicator will go
orange, when fully charged it will turn
green.