Great Wall A82C User Manual

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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Table of Contents

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 ................................................................. 24

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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

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Illustrations in this manual may dier from the actual product.

Top View

1. Web camera

2. Display panel

3. Power button

4. Stereo speakers

5. AC adapter jack

6. LAN connection (broadband or
cable internet input)

7. VGA connection (monitor or
projector input)

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8. USB port (x3)

9. SD card slot (SDHC compatible)

10. Headphone jack

11. Microphone jack

12. Integrated mouse (left/right
click)

13. Touchpad

14. Keyboard

15. System status indicators

Netbook at a Glance

These indicators display your computer’s current status. Please refer to
the table below for more information.

Indicator Symbol Indicator Type Appearance Status

Power Solid blue System on

Flashing blue System in standby mode

O System o/hibernating

Battery O Battery charged

Solid red Charging

Flashing red Low battery

HDD The HDD indicator will light when data is being

written to/read from the hard disk.

Wireless LAN O No power to wireless card/

RF deactivated

Flashing blue, slow Wireless client is not associ-

ated with the network

Flashing blue,
intermediate

Flashing blue, rapid Wireless transmitting/re-

Caps/Number
Lock

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Solid blue Caps lock on

Solid red Number lock on/numeric

Solid pink Caps lock on, Number lock

Wireless on/connecting

ceiving data

keypad active

on/numeric keypad active

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Netbook at a Glance

Left View

1. Stereo speakers

2. Security key port (security cable not included)

3. Vent

To avoid overheating, do not block this vent when the computer

is in use.

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Netbook at a Glance

Bottom View

1. Battery latch (manual)

2. Battery pack

4. Vent

5. Hard drive compartment

3. Battery latch (automatic/
spring-loaded)

Do not attempt to disassemble or replace your hard drive. For

assistance with hard drive replacement and repair, contact a
qualied service professional.

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Basic Operation

Power

Your computer includes both an AC adapter and built-in, rechargeable
lithium-ion battery for maximum portability.

AC Power

Use the AC adapter to run your computer on AC power and charge the
battery. To connect the AC adapter:

 Connect the power cord to the transformer pack.

 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapter jack of the com-

puter.

Battery Power

Make sure the battery is fully charged before rst use. The battery
power status indicator will ash when the battery is low. Connect the AC
adapter as instructed above to charge the battery.

To replace the battery:

 Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables, including the AC

power cord.

 Turn the computer over to access the battery release. Slide the bat-

tery release latch to the unlock position and hold.

 Slide the battery out.

 Slide the replacement battery into the bay until it clicks into place.

Slide the release latch to the locked position.

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Basic Operation

The components and programs on your computer consume

power at dierent rates. Using power-intensive components/
programs will cause the battery to drain faster.

Your computer’s operating system may run more slowly when

operating on battery power.

Use only approved battery packs to power your computer. Us-

ing an incompatible battery may increase the risk of re or ex­plosion.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the battery pack. A

battery pack other than the one specied by us, or a disassem­bled or modied battery pack, is not covered by the warranty.

When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances

and regulations. Do not attempt to dispose of the battery in
your household trash.

Getting Started

Open the display panel and adjust it for comfortable viewing.

Turning On Your Computer

Press the power button to turn on the computer.

Sleep Mode

When you nish working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or
shut it down.

Use sleep mode if you will be away from your computer for only a short
time. To enter sleep mode:

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Basic Operation

 Click the Start menu and select Sleep, or

 Press Fn + Esc.

Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating

that the computer is in sleep) before you move your computer.
Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinning may cause
damage or loss of data.

 To wake the computer, press the Power button.

Shut Down

Your computer should be shut down when not in use for  hours or
more. Enter the Start menu and select Shut Down to turn o the com­puter.

Keyboard Functions

Your computer’s standard keyboard incorporates a numeric keypad and
function keys.

Numeric Keypad

When enabled, the keys indicated below can be used as a -key nu­meric keypad. To enable or disable the numeric keypad, press Fn+Ins/
NumLk.

Function Key Combinations

The function keys allow you to change your computer’s operating
features instantly. See below for more information on using function key
combinations.

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Basic Operation

Key Description

Fn + Esc Put your computer in sleep mode.

Fn + F1 Enable/disable the built-in wireless internet.

Fn + F3 Mute.

Fn + F4 Enable/disable the touch pad.

Fn + F5 Shift to other connected display devices, i.e. another monitor.

Fn + F6 Decrease display brightness.

Fn + F7 Increase display brightness.

Fn + F8 Decrease computer volume.

Fn + F9 Increase computer volume.

Fn + F10 Turn on/o the LCD screen.

Fn + Ins/NumLk Enable/disable the Numeric keypad.

Using the Touchpad

Use the touchpad and integrated mouse to navigate your computer’s
operating system. To move the cursor on the screen, slide your nger­tip over the touchpad in the direction in which you want the cursor to
move.

Use the left/right click buttons on the integrated mouse just as you
would the left/right click on a conventional mouse to select objects,
open programs, or retrieve information.

Use one nger only to navigate the touchpad. Moisture or dirt

may cause the touchpad to function incorrectly.

Sharp objects or excessive pressure may damage the touchpad’s

surface.

Do not attempt to remove the cover of the touchpad.

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Features

Using Memory Cards

Your computer includes an SD memory card slot for easy transfer of
data. To insert a memory card, orient the memory card with the label
upward. Gently slide the card into the slot.

When a memory card is fully inserted, the rear half of the card will

remain outside of the card slot.

To remove a memory card, grasp it by the end and pull gently.

Using the Web Camera

The built-in web camera can be used for capturing photos, recording
video, or as a component of chat and conferencing applications.

Windows Vista users will need to install a third-party dedicated

application in order to take pictures and video using the web­cam.

Using the Internet

Your computer comes with LAN port for Ethernet connection or local
area network (LAN), as well as a built-in wireless connection.

LAN Port

The LAN port supports a standard RJ- connector, and allows you to
connect the computer to an Ethernet connection and local area network
(LAN).

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Features

Do not attempt to connect a telephone cable (types RJ11, RJ14,

RJ25, RJ61) to the LAN port. Doing so may short-circuit your
computer.

Wireless

An isotropic antenna system is built into the display for optimal recep­tion, enabling wireless communication wherever you are. To connect to
the internet wirelessly, press Fn + F. The computer will automatically
search and connect to an available network.

Installing Device Drivers

A compatible device driver is required to ensure correct operation and
performance of each component in your computer.

Most installations require a reboot to update the driver. Be sure to

perform this step when prompted.

Failing to reboot may compromise the system’s stability and re-

quire reinstallation of the operating system.

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External Devices

Your computer includes multiple connection ports for maximum perfor­mance and productivity.

Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than
USB cables while the computer power is on. To avoid possible damage
to attached devices, wait at least ve seconds after the computer is shut
down to disconnect external devices.

Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device

Your computer comes with three Universal Serial Bus Ports compatible
with USB . or USB . devices such as a keyboard, mouse, camera, hard
disk drive, printer, and scanner. USB devices may be connected and
disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping), and al­low specic classes of hardware to be used without requiring individual
device drivers to be installed.

When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB

ODD, use an external device power adapter to avoid system
damage.

Connecting an External Display

You can connect a VGA monitor via the computer’s built-in VGA port.
To connect a VGA monitor, plug the -pin display cable into the corre­sponding VGA port on your computer.

To shift to other connected display devices, press Fn + F. You may also
select a device using the Control Panel  Display menu.

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External Devices

Connecting an Audio Device

Your computer includes one headphone jack for use in connecting
headphones, speakers, or other audio output devices. To connect, insert
the audio device plug into the jack.

Connecting an External Microphone

Your computer includes one external jack for connecting a microphone.
To connect, insert the microphone plug into the jack.

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Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshooting
guide below.

Problem Solution

Display

Computer does not turn on. If using AC power, check that the AC adapter is securely con-

nected to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a
working electrical outlet.

If using battery power, check that the battery is charged.

Computer turns on, but there
is no screen image.

Screen goes blank while the
computer is on.

A number appears when you
enter a letter.

All or some of the keys on the
external numeric keypad do
not work.

Conrm that the screen brightness level is not at its minimum
setting. (To increase brightness, press Fn +F7.)

If using battery power, check that the battery is installed
correctly.

If using AC power, check that the AC adapter is connected to
the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working
electrical outlet.

Screen saver may be enabled; touch the touchpad or any key
to exit screen saver mode.

If power management is enabled, the computer may have en­tered sleep mode. Press the power button to exit sleep mode.

Keyboard

The numeric lock function is enabled. To disable it, press Fn +
Insert.

Make sure that the external numeric keypad is securely con­nected to the computer.

Sleep/Hibernation Mode

The computer enters sleep
mode unexpectedly.

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Check that the battery is charged.

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

If the processor overheats, the computer will automatically
enter sleep mode to allow the computer to cool and to protect
the processor and other internal components. Check that the
computer is properly ventilated and not hot to the touch.

Check the sleep mode settings. The computer enters sleep
mode (the sleep indicator turns on) immediately after Power­on self-test (POST).

The critical low-battery error
message appears, and the
computer immediately turns
o.

The computer does not return
from sleep mode, or the sleep
indicator stays on and the
computer does not work.

Connect the AC adapter to the computer, or replace the bat­tery with a fully charged one.

Check the sleep indicator light to conrm that your system
is in sleep mode. If it has turned o, your computer has
gone into hibernation mode. Press the power button to exit
hibernation mode.

Check that the battery is charged. A depleted battery will
cause the computer to automatically enter hibernation mode.
If the battery is depleted, connect to AC power and press the
power button to exit hibernation mode.

If the system still does not return from sleep mode, your sys­tem has stopped responding. Reset the computer by pressing
and holding the Power button for 4 seconds or more. Unsaved
data may be lost.

If the computer fails to reset, unplug the AC adapter and
remove, then reinsert, the battery.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

The screen is unreadable or
distorted.

Incorrect characters appear on
the screen.

Missing, discolored, or bright
dots appear on the screen
every time you turn on your
computer.

Check that screen resolution and color quality are correctly
set.

Check that the monitor type is correct. This information is
available under the menu Display Settings > Monitor.

Conrm that the display device driver is installed correctly.
This information is available under the menu Personalize >
Display Settings > Advanced Settings > Adapter. The Adapter
Information window should display the correct device driver
name.
NOTE: The device driver name depends on the video chip that
has been installed on your computer. Click the Properties
button and check the “Device status” box to conrm that
the device is working properly. If not, click the Troubleshoot
button.

Check that your application and operating system are cor­rectly installed.

Check that the surface of the screen is not scratched or dam­aged. If there is no visible damage, these small idiosyncrasies
are a standard element of TFT screen technology and will not
aect the computer’s performance.

No sound can be heard from
the speaker even when the
volume is turned up.

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Sound

Conrm that the Mute function is o.

Check that no external device, such as a headphone or
speaker, is plugged into the audio output (headphone) jack.

Check that speakers are selected as a playback device.

Battery

Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

Your computer shuts down
before the battery status in­dicator turns on, or continues
to operate after the battery
status indicator lights.

The operating time for a
fully charged battery is short,
or the computer does not
operate with a fully charged
battery.

The battery does not charge. Replace the battery.

The hard disk drive does not
work.

The computer does not
respond.

Remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, you
may need to replace the battery.

Remove and reinsert the battery. If the problem persists, you
may need to replace the battery.

The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn o
the computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn
on the computer again.

Hard Drive

In the Boot menu in AMI Setup Utility, make sure that the
hard disk drive is included in the Boot Sequence.

Other Problems

Turn o the computer by pressing and holding the power
button for 4 seconds or more. If the computer still does not
respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery.

Your computer may lock if it enters sleep mode during a
communication operation. To prevent this from happening,
disable the sleep timer when you are working on the internet
or network.

For your safety, never attempt to repair the device yourself. Attempting
to do so will invalidate the warranty. Internal components of the device
carry a risk of electric shock.

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Specications

Display Type 10.2” TFT LCD (Matte)

Display Resolution 1024x600 (WSVGA)

CPU Intel Atom™ 1.6 GHz

Hard Drive 2.5” SATA 160 GB (5400 RPM)

Memory 1 GB DDRII RAM

RAM Type: PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM (667 MHz)

Installed: 1024 MB (single SO-DIMM)

Maximum: 2048 MB (single SO-DIMM)

Networking Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Ethernet 10/100 Mb

Connectivity USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (x3)

A/V Connections VGA Video Out

3.5 mm Headphone Out

3.5 mm Microphone In

Additional Features Integrated Web Camera, 0.3 MP Resolution

Integrated Microphone

SD Memory Card Reader (SDHC compatible)

Keyboard US-International

Battery 3-cell Li-ion (2-3 hours runtime)

Unit Dimensions 10.25” x 7” x 1.13” (WHD)

Specications are subject to change without notice.

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