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UMPC EC-800-H20G
Quick Start Guide
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Hercules UMPC EC-800-H20G Quick Start Guide

UMPC EC-800-H20G/S
CONTENTS
1. eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO!.......................................................................................................................................2
1.1. Handling your ultra-mobile personal computer.....................................................................................................3
1.2. A comprehensive package...................................................................................................................................3
1.3. A closer look at your eCAFÉ™............................................................................................................................ 4
2. THE eCAFÉ™, UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED.......................................................................................... .........5
2.1. My eCAFÉ™........................................................................................................................................................5
2.2. Multifunction keyboard.........................................................................................................................................8
2.3. An ultra-mobile computer suited to large files......................................................................................................9
2.4. Extensive connectivity options for countless applications ....................................................................................9
2.5. A desktop device AND a mobile device.............................................................................................................11
2.5.1. Operating the eCAFÉ™ when connected to the mains ........................................................................11
2.5.2. Operating the eCAFÉ™ with the built-in battery...................................................................................12
2.5.3. Installing and removing the battery......................................................................................................12
2.5.4. Optimising your use of the battery........................................................................................................13
3. FIRST STEPS WITH MY ECAFÉ™............................................................................................................................15
3.1. Turning the eCAFÉ™ On/Off.............................................................................................................................15
3.2. Mastering the touchpad.....................................................................................................................................16
3.3. Accessing the help interface..............................................................................................................................17
3.4. Adjusting the main settings................................................................................................................................17
3.4.1. eCAFÉ™ Connect and the WiFi feature...............................................................................................17
3.4.2. Printers................................................................................................................................................18
3.4.3. Customising the interface's appearance..............................................................................................18
4. MULTIMEDIA.............................................................................................................................................................19
4.1. Viewing and organising your photos..................................................................................................................19
4.2. Viewing videos...................................................................................................................................................22
4.3. Listening to music..............................................................................................................................................25
4.4. Using the webcam.............................................................................................................................................29
TECHNICAL SUPPORT........................................................................................................................................................32
WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................33
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1. eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO!

Thank you for trusting Hercules by choosing to purchas e the eCAFÉ™ ultra-mobile personal comp uter. The eCAFÉ™ has been designed to allow you to c ommunicate and create or edit docum ents such as text files, slideshows or even images; it also includes advanced multimedia features designed to entertain you.
To make the most of your eCAFÉ™ ultra-mobile personal computer, please follow the instructions provided in this manual.
To make the most of your product, please refer to the PDF manual located on your eCAFÉ™'s hard disk drive (it is stored in the directory that contains your personal files, "MyFiles").
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned comput er user, you will no doubt find what you ar e looking for among the available worlds (Communications, Games, Multimedia, Work and Settings). You will also learn how to connect to a wireless network and access the Internet using your ultra-mobile personal computer's WiFi feature, learn how to communicate with your friends using the messaging applications, how to view photos, play movies, listen to music, play and work and customise your eCAFÉ™'s worlds.
Some operations that you can perform on your eCAFÉ™ will require you to provide a password. The default user account password is "ec-800", and the adminis tration account pas sword is "root".
You can change these passwords in the Security thumbnail of the Computer Configuration application.
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1.1. Handling your ultra-mobile personal computer

Please read this section with care before using the
product.
Like any electronic device, the eCAFÉ™ requires yo u to o bserve a numb er of s imple s afety rules; thes e are listed below. In addition, observing some simple precautions will enable you to extend your eCAFÉ™'s life.
- In no circumstance should you attempt to open the eCAFÉ™, its adapt or or its compo nents; doing t his would expose the device's internal components to damage. Likewise, never attempt to open the device's batteries.
- Use only the adaptor provided with the product.
- Always place your eCAFÉ™ on a horizontal, stable and flat surface.
- Never exert pressure on the display. Never touch the display with any objects that are liable to damage it or scratch it.
- Always make sure that you have removed any objects placed on the device's keyboard (e.g. USB key, pen or others) before closing your eCAFÉ™'s display.
- To avoid any risk of fire or electric shock, always keep your eCAFÉ™ away from:
- Rain or moisture, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),
- Heat sources such as radiators, cookers or other heat-emitting devices (including amplifiers),
- Direct sunlight.
- This product should be used only at temperatures ranging from 5 to 35°C.
- Never cover your eCAFÉ™ while the device is powered on.
- Always unplug your eCAFÉ™ before cleaning it. To clean it, use a soft cloth; avoid using chemic al sprays.
- The eCAFÉ™ provides a WiFi wireless connection feature. Use of this feature is liable to cause interferences with the equipment located on planes or in hospit als. Alway s deac tivate th is featur e befor e entering these premises.
- Always deactivate the WiFi feature during thunderstorms.
- Never throw the device's batteries into an open fire.
- When transporting the eCAFÉ™, always turn the device off if you are carrying it in a closed bag. As a general rule, make sure that your eCAFÉ™ is placed in a well-vented env ironment when the device is powered on.

1.2. A comprehensive package

Compact design, ultra-lightweight device, pow erful connectivity, vari ous accessories inclu ded. Discover the packaging contents:
- eCAFÉ™ personal computer
- Battery
- Power adaptor
- Quickstart guide
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1.3. A closer look at your eCAFÉ™

- AMD Geode LX 800 CPU
- 512 MB DDR RAM
- 8-inch backlit LCD display (16/9 aspect ratio, maximum resolution 1024x600 with interpolation) featuring a 300,000 pixel built-in webcam and a built-in microphone
- Built-in graphics board featuring 128 MB shared memory
- Built-in sound board
- Built-in 802.11 b & g WiFi board
- 1.8-inch 20 GB P-ATA hard disk drive
- 4,000 mAh rechargeable Lithium battery (4 cells)
- 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz power adaptor
- 2 USB 2.0 ports (compatible with USB 1.1 devices)
- 10/100Mbps Ethernet port
- VGA output
- 1 headphones connector, 1 microphone connector
- 80-key keyboard
- Touchpad featuring 2 buttons
- Multiple-format card reader: SD (Secure Digital), SD HC (Secure Digital HC), MS (Memory Stick and Memory Stick ProDuo), MMC (MultiMedia Card)
- Weight: less than 1 kg (battery included)
- Dimensions: 227.5x164x40.5 mm
The included operating system is specific to your eCAFÉ™. It is based on the latest Linux Mandriva operating system, and includes all the essential applications you may require to you use your ultra­mobile personal computer at home or "on the road". It can however be extended v ia the "Computer Configuration" application.
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2. The eCAFÉ™, UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED

The eCAFÉ™ ultra-mobile personal computer feat ures a very wide range of applications and exte nsive connectivity interfaces, which will enable you to insta ntly connect to the world th at is best suited to your use: work, communications, games or multimedia.

2.1. My eCAFÉ™

1. Webcam 5. Hard disk drive activity indicator
2. 8-inch LCD display 6. Battery charge status indicator
3. Microphone 7. Keypad lock 11. Right touchpad button
4. English keyboard 8. Caps lock 12. Touchpad
9. WiFi activity indicator
10. Left touchpad button
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1. Removable battery 3. Warm air extraction grate 5. DDR RAM location
2. Battery locking tabs 4. Loudspeakers
This part of y our eCAFÉ™ is liable to heat during operation and charging. This is normal. However, to improve thermal dissipation, we recommend you do n ot block the vents. Av oid placing your eCAFÉ™ on a soft surface such as a sofa or a bed, for instance.
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1. Power supply port 3. Microphone input connector
2. VGA output connector 4. Headphones connector
1. SD/SD HC/MS/MMC memory card reader
2. USB 2.0 ports
3. LAN/Ethernet port 5. Power On/Off button
4. Kensington® lock
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2.2. Multifunction keyboard

The eCAFÉ™ features an extended keyboard, whic h allows you to adjust the d evice's display settings as well as the multimedia application parameters.
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Activate/Deactivate WiFi feature (default is inactive)
Activate/Deactivate audio output
Reduce volume
Increase volume
Play/Pause a movie or a music track (feature specific to certain applications)
Return to previous track/previous chapter (feature specific to certain applications)
Move to following track/following chapter (feature specific to certain applications)
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For more information regarding the screen resolution, please refer to the Personalisation Wizard in the PDF manual, section 3.7.2. Extensive contents to take you further.
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Stop playback
F11 key: enables you to access features specific to certain applications
F12 key: enables you to access features specific to certain applications
Switch from the LCD display to an external display
Reduce display brightness
Increase display brightness
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2.3. An ultra-mobile computer suited to large files

Equipped with a hard disk drive and a multiple-format card reader, the eCAFÉ™ ena bles you to take your most precious files with you, regardless of their size.
Hard disk drive The eCAFÉ™ features a 20 GB (or more, according to versions) hard disk drive. This storage capacity
allows you to save movies, images and other large files to your device. Memory card reader The eCAFÉ™ is equipped with a multiple-format memory card reader supporting SD and SD HC
(Secure Digital), MS (Memory Stick®), MMC (MultiMedia Card) formats; t his device en ables you to v iew pictures taken with your digital camera or to extend your system's storage capacity, for instance.
USB ports The eCAFÉ™ is also equipped with two USB ports that enable you t o connect a USB storage key or
other USB devices (for further information regarding USB ports , please refer to section 2.4, "Extensiv e connectivity options for countless applications").

2.4. Extensive connectivity options for countless applications

The ports and connectivity interfaces built into y our eCAFÉ™ enable you to connect all kind of USB peripherals, such as a mouse or an external hard disk drive, to your ultra-mobile personal computer.
General safety rules Before connecting a peripheral to your ultra-mobile p ersonal computer, please refer to the installation
instructions provided with the device.
Never remove a peripheral while your eCAFÉ™ is reading or saving data; you would risk destroying the data beyond repair.
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USB ports (Universal Serial Bus) The eCAFÉ™ features two USB 2.0 ports (USB 1.1 compatible), to which you can connect many
peripherals such as a keyboard, a mouse, a USB key and more. This interface is hot-swappable, allowing you to connect and remove your peripheral without having to first shut it down.
If you have connected a USB external hard disk drive to your eCAFÉ™, please c lick on the icon (located in the lower right section of the screen) and select "Remove media" prior to disconnecting your peripheral.
The system may fail to recognise some USB peripherals if they have been connected during the computer's startup phase. Should this be the case, please remove t he device from your ultra-mo bile personal computer and connect it again.
Audio connectors To initiate a communication or view a video, please connect a microphone, headphones and/or a
headset featuring a built-in microphone to the relevant connector:
- The jack output connector to connect headphones or a headset
- The jack input connector to connect an MP3 play er for recording pur poses, or a microphone t o record vocal data or chat with your contacts using a voice-over-IP application
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Local Area Network (LAN) The eCAFÉ™ is equipped with a RJ45 LAN connectivity interface, which enables you to connect it to a
10/100 Mbps wired network (corporate network, router, wired modem & router or Internet box, for instance).

2.5. A desktop device AND a mobile device

Both a desktop device and a mobile dev ice at once, the eCAFÉ™ c an b e used ev eryw here th anks to its dual power supply (mains or battery).

2.5.1. Operating the eCAFÉ™ when connected to the mains

Use the included power adaptor to power your eCAFÉ™. The dev ice complies with the s pecifications of the electric network in the country in which the device was purchased.
Please make sure that the power supply plug is fully engaged into the c omputer's power s upply connector.
When the eCAFÉ™ is connected to the mains, the device's battery starts to charge automatically. Please note that fully charging the eCAFÉ™ while the device is in use requires more time than when the eCAFÉ™ is turned off.
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