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CONTENTS
1. THE eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO!.......................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Handling your netbook..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.2 A comprehensive package............................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3 A closer look at your eCAFÉ™......................................................................................................................................................................................................3
2. eCAFÉTM – UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED..................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 My eCAFÉ™ ...................................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................4
2.2 Multifunction keyboard..................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 A netbook suited to large files.......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Extensive connectivity options for countless applications..............................................................................................................................................................7
2.5 A desktop device AND a mobile device.........................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.5.1 Operating the eCAFÉ™ when connected to the mains....................................................................................................................................................9
2.5.2 Operating the eCAFÉ™ with the built-in battery ................................................................................. .............................................................................9
2.5.3 Installing and removing the battery................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.5.4 Optimising your use of the battery.................................................................................................................................................................................12
3. FIRST STEPS WITH MY eCAFÉ™.....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.1 Turning the eCAFÉ™ On/Off......................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.2 Connecting an external display...................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.3 Connecting a keyboard and a mouse..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.4 Connecting headphones and a microphone................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Mastering the touchpad...............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.6 Accessing the help interface.......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.7 Welcome to the eCAFÉ™ galaxy!...............................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.7.1 All the essentials in just one click..................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.7.2 Extensive contents to take you further...........................................................................................................................................................................22
3.8 Adjusting the main settings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.8.1 eCAFÉ™ Connect and the WiFi feature........................................................................................................................................................................24
3.8.2 Date and time................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.3 Language......................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.4 Volume..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.5 Printers..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.9 Customising your world...............................................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.9.1 Defining user profiles..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.9.2 Customising the interface's appearance........................................................................................................................................................................26
4. COMMUNICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.1 Connecting to the Internet...........................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.1.1 ...using the WiFi feature................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.1.2 ...via a DSL connection or a local area network.............................................................................................................................................................30
4.2 Sending and receiving emails.....................................................................................................................................................................................................30
4.3 Chatting with friends....................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
5. GAMES...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
6. MULTIMEDIA......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
6.1 Viewing and organising your photos............................................................................................................................................................................................40
6.2 Viewing videos............................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
6.3 Listening to music.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
6.4 Using the webcam....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
7. WORK.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
7.1 Creating, editing, saving and more..............................................................................................................................................................................................45
7.1.1 ...A document using OpenOffice.org Writer (word processor)........................................................................................................................................46
7.1.2 ...A spreadhseet using OpenOffice.org Calc (spreadsheet program).............................................................................................................................47
7.1.3 ...A slideshow using OpenOffice.org Impress (slideshow creator).................................................................................................................................49
7.2 Managing your bank accounts.....................................................................................................................................................................................................54
7.3 Managing your schedule.............................................................................................................................................................................................................55
8. INSTALLING APPLICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
9. SAVING AND RESTORING DATA.....................................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.1 Creating backups on a USB key..................................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.2 Creating backups on a memory card...........................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.3 Creating backups on a CD or DVD.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
9.4 Restoring backup data from a USB key.......................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.5 Restoring backup data from a memory card................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
9.6 Restoring backup data from CD or DVD......................................................................................................................................................................................58
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................59
WARNING.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Always observe the following recommendations when playing video games...........................................................................................................................................60
About photosensitive epileptic seizures...................................................................................................................................................................................................60
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
WARRANTY INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
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1. THE eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO!
Thank you for trusting Hercules by choosing to purchase the eCAFÉ™ netbook. The eCAFÉ™ has been designed to allow you to
communicate and create or edit doc uments such as text files, slideshows or even images; it also includes adv anced multimedia features
designed to entertain you.
To make the most of your eCAFÉ™ netbook, please follow the instructions provided in this manual.
A number of operations that you can perform on your eCAFÉ™ will require you to provide a password. The default user account
password is "ec-900", and the administration account password is "root".
You can change these passwords in the Security thumbnail of the Computer Configuration application.
1.1 Handling your netbook
Please read this section with care before using the
product.
Like any electronic device, the eCAFÉ™ requires you to obs erve a num ber of simp le safe ty rules ; these are lis ted below. In addi tion, obs ervi ng
some simple precautions will enable you to extend your eCAFÉ™'s life.
- In no circumstance should you attempt to open the eCAFÉ™, its adaptor or its components; doing this would expose the dev ice'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 a ny objects placed on the device's key board (e.g. USB key, pen or others) before clos ing 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 chemical sprays.
- The eCAFÉ™ provides a WiFi wireless connection feature. Use of this f eature is liable to cause interference s with the equipme nt located on
planes or in hospitals. Always deactivate this feature before 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 y ou are carrying it in a closed bag. As a general rule, make sure that your
eCAFÉ™ is placed in a well-vented environment when the device is powered on.
1.2 A comprehensive package
Compact design, an ultra-lightweight device, powerful connectivity, various accessories included. Discover the packaging contents:
- eCAFÉ™ personal computer
- Battery
- Power adaptor
- Quickstart guide
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1.3 A closer look at your eCAFÉ™
- 1.6 GHZ Intel® ATOM™ Processor
- 512 MB DDR2 (SO-DIMM) RAM
- 8.9" backlit LCD screen (max. resolution: 1024 x 600 native)
- Built-in 1,300,000-pixel webcam, built-in microphone
- Built-in Intel® 945GSE video card, built-in sound card
- Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/N card
- 1.8" 60 GB PATA/ZIF hard drive
- Rechargeable 6000 mAh (6-cell) lithium battery
- 100–240 V, 50/60 HZ mains adaptor
- 3 USB 2.0 ports (compatible with USB 1.1 devices)
- 1 10/100 MBps Ethernet port
- 1 VGA outlet
- 1 headphone input, 1 microphone input
- 80-key keyboard
- Touchpad with 2 buttons
- Multi-format memory card drive for (Secure Digital), SD HC (Secure Digital HC), MMC (MultiMedia Card)
- Weight: less than 1.2 kg with the battery
- Dimensions: 225 mm x 168 mm x 33 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 y ou use your netbook at home or "on the road". It can however be extended v ia the "Computer
Configuration" application.
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2. eCAFÉTM – UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED
The eCAFÉ™ netbook features a very wide range of applications and extensive connectivity interfaces, which will enable you to instantly
connect to the world that is best suited to your use: work, communications, games or multimedia.
2.1 My eCAFÉ™
1. Webcam 6. Hard drive activity indicator
light
2. 8.9" LCD screen 7. Battery usage indicator
light
3. Microphone 8. WiFi indicator light 12. Headphone input
4. English keyboard 9. Left button 13. Microphone input
5. Mains power usage
indicator light
10. Right button
11. Touchpad
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1. Removable battery 3. Air intake vent 5. DDR RAM bay
2. Battery locking latches 4. Speakers
This part of your eCAFÉ™ is liable to heat during ope ration and charg ing. This is normal. However, to improv e thermal dissipa tion, we
recommend you do not block the vents. Avoid placing your eCAFÉ™ on a soft surface such as a sofa or a bed, for instance.
1. Power cord socket 3. USB 2.0 port
2. VGA outlet 4. Memory card drive
1. USB 2.0 ports 2. LAN/Ethernet ports
3. Kensington® lock
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2.2 Multifunction keyboard
eCAFÉ™ features a complete keyboard that lets you control the screen and WiFi connection settings.
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+
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Activate/Deactivate
WiFi feature (default is
inactive)
Activate/Deactivate
audio output
Reduce volume
Increase volume
Reduce display
brightness
Increase display
brightness
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Switch from the LCD
display to an external
display (For more
information regarding the
screen resolution, please
refer to the
Personalisation Wizard,
section 3.7.2. Extensive
contents to take you
further)
Put computer in standby
mode
Lock/Unlock the numeric
keypad
Lock/Unlock the scroll
lock function
Switch between full
screen display and
window display modes in
the Internet browser
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2.3 A netbook suited to large files
Equipped with a hard disk drive and a multiple-format card reader, the eCAFÉ™ enables you to take your most precious files with you,
regardless of their size.
Hard disk drive
The eCAFÉ™ features a 60 Go (or more, according to versions) hard disk drive, user space is approximately 50GB. This storage capacity
allows you to save movies, images and other large files to your device.
Memory card drive
The eCAFÉ™ is equipped with a multiple-f ormat memory card read er supporting SD and SD HC (Secure Dig ital), MS (Memory Stick®), MMC
(MultiMedia Card) formats; this device enables you to view pictures taken with your digital camera or to extend your system's storage capacity,
for instance.
USB ports
The eCAFÉ™ is also equipped with three USB ports that enable you to connect a USB storage key or other USB devices (for further
information regarding USB ports, please refer to section 2.4, "Extensive connectivity options for countless applications").
2.4 Extensive connectivity options for countless applications
The ports and connectivity interfaces built into your eCAFÉ™ enable you to connect all kind of USB peripherals , such as a mouse or an
external hard disk drive, to your netbook.
General safety rules
Before connecting a peripheral to your netbook, 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.
USB ports (Universal Serial Bus)
The eCAFÉ™ features three USB 2.0 ports (USB 1.1 comp atible), to which you can connect many peripherals suc h as a k ey board, 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.
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If you have connected a USB external hard disk drive t o your eCAFÉ™, please clic k on the icon (located in the l ower right sec tion
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 start-up phase. Should this
be the case, please remove the device from your netbook and connect it again.
Audio connectors
To initiate a communication or view a video, pleas e co nnect a microp hone, he adpho nes an d/or a hea dset fe aturin g a built- in m ic r ophon e to th e
relevant connector:
- The jack output connector to connect headphones or a headset
- The jack input connector to connect an MP3 player for recording p urposes, or a microphone t o record vocal data or chat with y our contacts
using a voice-over-IP application
Local Area Network (LAN)
The eCAFÉ™ is equipped with a RJ45 LAN connectivity interf ace, which ena bles you to co nnect it to a 10 /100 Mbps wired net work (corporate
network, router, wired modem & router or Internet box, for instance).
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2.5 A desktop device AND a mobile device
Both a desktop device and a mobile device at once, the eCAFÉ™ can be used everywhere thanks 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 specific ations 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 computer's power supply connector.
When the eCAFÉ™ is connected to the mains, the device' s battery st arts to charge autom atically. Pl ease no te that fully charging the eCAFÉ™
while the device is in use requires more time than when the eCAFÉ™ is turned off.
2.5.2 Operating the eCAFÉ™ with the built-in battery
The eCAFÉ™ is designed to operate on its built-in battery. When fully charged, the built-in battery guarantees ample autonomy (over 5 hours * ).
You can purchase additional batteries from your sales output.
To extend your battery's lifespan, we recommend that you charge it fully when using your eCAFÉ™ for the first time. Please refer to the
battery charge status indicator for more information regarding the battery charge level.
* Battery life calculated based on a simulation in which the following activities were carried out in succession: word processi ng, Internet browsing, standby mode approximately 5
minutes per hour of use. Battery life duration may vary and depends on how eCAFÉ™ is used (types of use, network conditions).
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2.5.3 Installing and removing the battery
You may need to install or remove the battery, e.g. when replacing the battery.
Before installing or removing the battery, plac e the locks (2) in the "Unlocked" posit ion; install or remove the battery, then plac e the
locks in the "Locked" position again.
Always shut your eCAFÉ™ down before installing or removing the battery!
Use only Hercules batteries that are fully identic al to the original batteries included with your eCAFÉ™. Failure t o comply with these
instructions may cause damage to your eCAFÉ™. Similarly, there is a ris k of explosion if t he battery is replac ed by an inapprop riate b attery .
Please comply with the regulations on proper battery disposal.
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Installing the battery
Removing the battery
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2.5.4 Optimising your use of the battery
This netbook battery pack uses lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery cells and can be charged at any time. If you will not be using the netbook for 30 days,
please remove the battery pack from the netbook. Th e battery should be at over 70% of its capacity before you remove it. The recommended
storage temperature of a Li-based battery is 5°C~3 5° C. It should not be stored in a hot ca r. The Li-I on batter y pac k deteriorat es whether or n ot
it is used. Typical life is 2~3 years.
To extend your netbook battery's lifespan:
- Adjust the display's luminosity to a level suited to your environment (indoors/outdoors) and to the application that you are using.
Reduce display
+
+
- Close the display when you are not using your eCAFÉ™ for a short time. The display will automatically turn off.
- When using your eCAFÉ™ for the first time, always charge the battery entirely.
- Deactivate the WiFi function if you are not using WiFi networks.
brightness
Increase display
brightness
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Deactivate WiFi
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3. FIRST STEPS WITH MY eCAFÉ™
3.1 Turning the eCAFÉ™ On/Off
Turning the device on
- Open the display (1) and press the On/Off button located on the right-hand side of the device (2).
Do not exert excessive strength on the hinges when open ing the display. Do not hold y our eCAFÉ™ by the display when carry ing the
device.
When your computer starts up, the Home world is displayed; this page is the starting point of your journey throughout the eCAFÉ™ galaxy. You
will have the opportunity to discover many other worlds, each world being dedicated to a specific use: Work, Communications, Games,
viewing Multimedia contents and configuring or modifying your netbook's Settings.
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Shutting the device down
- Before shutting your eCAFÉ™ down, make sure that all your programs and applications have shut down tidily.
- Shut your eCAFÉ™ down by clicking on the
Forcing the computer to shut down or restart
icon in the lower left-hand section of the screen, then select Shut computer down.
If you have trouble starting your computer up, press the device's On/Off button and hold it down until your eCAFÉ™ shuts down.
If an unexpected configuration prevents y our eCAFÉ™ from reverting to its initial state when you press the
key, press keys +
+ simultaneously. The system will then proceed to restart the various worlds; this quick restart lasts only a few seconds.
Do not use the forced shutdown or restart procedures when files are open. Irreparable loss of data may occur in this case.
3.2 Connecting an external display
When you are at home or working at t he office, you can connect your netb ook to a larger screen, e.g. to surf the I nternet or work on large
spreadsheets. To do so, simply connec t your eCAFÉ™ to a VGA screen using th e device's VGA connector. For more inf ormation regarding
display settings, please refer to the Personalisation Wizard in section 3.7.2., "Extensive contents to take you further").
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3.3 Connecting a keyboard and a mouse
You can also connect a keyboard and/or a mouse to the device's USB ports.
3.4 Connecting headphones and a microphone
To fully enjoy your music and movies or to chat wit h friends, you can connect headphones or a speaker kit to your netbo ok (3.5-inch jack
connector).
Connecting an audio peripheral automatically deactivates the microphone or speakers eCAFÉ™'s built-in speakers.
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3.5 Mastering the touchpad
Some actions are confirmed by a single click (activating a button or accessing a menu, for instance):
Either by pressing the left touchpad button once
Either by briefly tapping the touchpad
Other actions are confirmed by means of a double-click (opening audio or video contents or a document, for instance):
Either by pressing the left touchpad button twice
Either by briefly tapping the touchpad twice
The right touchpad button is generally used to access the selected object's properties.
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3.6 Accessing the help interface
This guide is available in the "User's Manual" PDF file located on y our eCAFÉ™'s hard disk drive (in the folder named "MyFiles", which
contains your personal files).
Specific help is also available within each installed application. Please refer to the relevant help section if necessary.
3.7 Welcome to the eCAFÉ™ galaxy!
3.7.1 All the essentials in just one click
When your computer starts up, the Home world is displayed; this page is the starting point of your journey throughout the eCAFÉ™ galaxy. You
will have the opportunity to discover many other worlds, each world being dedicated to a specific use: Work, Communications, Games,
viewing Multimedia contents and configuring or modifying your netbook's Settings.
The
solutions range, discover new applications, obtain hints and tricks, learn whether your netbook is compatible with your equipment or simply
discover new uses for your system.
On the left-hand side of the screen, an icon bar enables users to quickly access the various applications and worlds.
All applications can be accessed by clicking on the
You can access the eCAFÉ™'s graphic preferences by clicking on the
icon opens the eCAFÉ™ portal, which allows you to access your onlin e world, view detailed information about the eCAFÉ™
icon.
icon.
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- The Home world
Switch to the Home world key
Access all applications directly
Access the Personalisation
Wizard to customise your
netbook's settings
Open the File Browser
Open the eCAFÉ™ portal
Access the Home world
Access the Communications
world
Access the Games world
Access the Multimedia world
Access the Work world
Access the Settings world
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- The Communications world
- The Games world
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- The Multimedia world
- The Work world
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- The Settings world
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3.7.2 Extensive contents to take you further
Users wishing to explore all the eCAFÉ™'s possibilitie s will enj oy the wi de range of offic e and c ommu nicat ion too ls and games ; the eCAFÉ™' s
world can even be customised using user-friendly and intuitive tools.
The Personalisation Wizard
Launch the Personalisation Wizard
Click on the
icon in the upper left section of the screen to open the Personalisation Wizard, which enables you to:
- Adjust screen resolution and select an output display on the Screens and resolutions thumbnail
- Add quick access links to your favourite applications on the Desktop thumbnail
- Customise the Home world by changing the background image on the Background thumbnail
- Configure your screensaver on the Standby thumbnail
To customise your Home world using a background image (without deformatio n or unwanted pixels), we recommend you select an
image with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels.
Direct access to all applications
Access all applications directly
This menu is accessible from the application quick launch bar. It enables you to access all ins talled applications via an inter face featuring an
array of menus and submenus.
The File Browser
Open the File Browser
The File Browser enables you to access all the files stored on y our eCAFÉ™ and to create new files. Several file types are available: text fi les ,
image files, audio files and video files, among others.
These files can be stored in separ ate directories on y our eCAFÉ™'s h ard disk drive or on an extern al mem ory unit (e. g. an e xternal har d disk
drive, a USB key or a memory card). A folder can contain various types of files. For ins tanc e, if you cr eate a "Birthday " directory, this folder can
contain pictures taken at the birthday party, as well as a video or the invitation card text.
Files can be created directly from the applications available on the eCAFÉ™; they can also be loaded from external peripherals.
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Load my files from a USB key:
- Connect your USB key to one of the two available USB ports. The eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device and
displays the USB symbol in the status bar.
- In the File Browser that automatically appears onscreen, click on your USB key's name (it is now displayed in the left-hand pane).
- Select the files that you wish to load (hold the
key to select several consecutive files, or hold the Ctrl key to select
several non-consecutive files).
- In the Edit menu, select Copy.
- In the File Browser, select a destination location for your files.
- In the Edit menu, select Paste.
Load my files from a memory card:
- Insert the memory card in the memory card reader. The eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device.
- In the File Browser, click on your memory card's name (which now appears in the left-hand pane).
- Select the files that you wish to load (hold the
key to select several consecutive files, or hold the Ctrl key to select
several non-consecutive files).
- In the Edit menu, select Copy.
- In the File Browser, select a destination location for your files.
- In the Edit menu, select Paste.
Load my files via a network connection:
To load files via a network connection, you must connect your eCAFÉ ™ to a network using the Ethernet port or a WiFi connectio n. You can
then access the relevant files via the network.
Load my photos from a digital camera
- Connect a digital camera to one of the two available USB ports.
- Turn your digital camera on. The eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected d evice. The Import images from a d igital
camera menu is displayed.
- Select Import photos. The Photo Manager software launches automatically.
- Select Copy. All the images stor ed in the digital camera are selected. They are then copied from the digital cam era to your
eCAFÉ™'s hard disk drive (in the Images directory). The message "File copy complete" is displayed onscreen.
- Select OK.
Status bar and Notification area
The status bar displays the thumbnails of the currently launc hed appl icati ons, while t he notif icatio n area (loc ated in th e lowe r ri ght-hand s ection
of the screen) displays the battery's charge leve l and status, the network connection (WiFi or Ethernet), the status of the Cap s l oc k and Key pad
lock keys, the CPU usage level and a clock.
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3.8 Adjusting the main settings
3.8.1 eCAFÉ™ Connect and the WiFi feature
Launch eCAFÉ™ Connect from the
Communications world
Option no. 1
Launch eCAFÉ™ Connect from the
status bar
Option no. 2
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Activate/Deactivate the WiFi feature
eCAFÉ™ Connect is a software application developed by Hercules, which enables you to manage your network connections (both Ethernet
and WiFi) in a user-friendly, intuitive way. It is the essential complement of the eCAFÉ™'s built-in WiFi card
To access eCAFÉ™ Connect (option no. 2):
- Right-click on the Hercules eCAFÉ™ Connect icon located in the status bar using the right touchpad button.
- Select Network connection status.
- Activate your eCAFÉ™'s WiFi feature by pressing on keys and . The computer's WiFi indicator should light up.
This feature is not activated when the system starts up, and the WiFi indicator is off.
- Click on the Connect button facing the wireless connection.
You will now access the WiFi connection manager named eCAFÉ™ Connec t WiFi Stat ion. For more informa tion regar din g the WiFi conn ection
manager, and for more information on how t o connect to a WiFi ne twork and store your fav ourite networks on your computer, please refer to
section 4.1.1., "Connecting to the Internet... using the WiFi feature".
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3.8.2 Date and time
To adjust the date and time, click on the clock located in the status bar, in the lower right-hand section of the screen.
The settings pane displays:
3.8.3 Language
To select the interface language, access the Settings world, and then click on Computer Configuration.
The Control Centre displays. Select the System thumbnail, and then click on the M ana ge your syste m's lo cal setting s icon.
Select a language in the displayed list. Click on Next, then Next again, and then click on OK to confirm your choice.
3.8.4 Volume
Click on the volume icon located in the status bar.
You can also click on the applications quick access icon
The settings pane displays.
. Select Settings, then Volume control.
3.8.5 Printers
Access the Settings world, then click on Computer Configuration.
The Control Centre displays. Select the System thumbnail, then click on the Configu re printer(s) icon. Follow the instructions displayed
onscreen.
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3.9 Customising your world
3.9.1 Defining user profiles
Access the Settings world, then click on Computer Configuration.
The Control Centre displays. Select the Security thumbnail, then click on the Manage the system's users icon.
3.9.2 Customising the interface's appearance
Launch the Personalisation Wizard.
The Personalisation Wizard enables you to easily ad d quick access links to your favourite applications , or to customise the appe arance of the
Home world by changing the background imag e. This applicati on is access ible via the
the screen.
To add quick access links, access the Desktop thumbnail and select your world (upper left-hand section of the screen). This list of
applications currently featured in this world display s onscreen. To add an application, sel ect the chosen application in the right-hand l ist and
drag it towards the world.
To change the background image:
- Access the Desktop thumbnail.
- Select the Home world.
- Click on the image that appears at the bottom of the window, then click on the Browse button.
- Select the location of your image file (the recommended image size for optimum display quality is 1024x600 pixels).
- Click on OK to apply the new background image.
icon located in the upper left-hand section of
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4. COMMUNICATIONS
Access the Communications world.
4.1 Connecting to the Internet
4.1.1 ...using the WiFi feature
Connect to the Internet with unrivalled ease – and without cables – thanks to eCAFÉ™ Connect, the software ap plication developed by
Hercules, which enables you to manage your WiFi network connections in a user-friendly, intuitive way.
In this section, we will take a closer look at how to connect to the Internet using your netbook's WiFi feature – a feature that is hugely
appreciated by mobile users who need to connect to the Internet or check their email account at all times.
- Access the Communications world and click on Connections, or click on the Hercules eCAFÉ™ Connect icon located in the status bar.
The eCAFÉ™ Connect window opens.
- Activate your eCAFÉ™'s WiFi feature by pressing on keys
and .. The computer's WiFi indicator should light up.
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We shall now proceed to locate the available WiFi networks and proceed to set up a wireless connection to the Internet.
- Click on the Configuration button facing the wireless connection.
The eCAFÉ™ Connect WiFi Station application proceeds to automatically locate the available networks, and displays the detected networks.
Connecting to a non-secure network (no key type appears in the Secure field):
- Select the relevant network.
- Click on the Connect to the network button.
A Connection Wizard launches, and asks you if you wish to add this network to your favourites.
- If you wish to do so, you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box; you will then be requested to provide a name for the
network.
A few seconds later, a green icon displays facing the network, indicating that you are successfully connected.
If you want your computer to automatically connect to a s pecific network when th e WiFi f eature is activated , add th e netw ork to y our Favourit es
list and select the Connect automatically option.
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If the connection to the chosen network fails in the Infrastructure mode, check your router's s ecurity settings (key, MAC address
filtering etc.).
Note: The Infrastructure mode is a communicati on mode that consists in creating a network connec ting sev eral computers equipped w ith
a WiFi feature via a wireless access point such as an Internet box, a mo dem/router or a router conn ected to a modem. The Infrastructure
mode is id eal for exchanging data or pl aying games over a network , but also for sharing an Intern et connection and/or a printer b etween
several computers.
The Ad hoc mode is a mode tha t enables several computers equipped with a WiFi feature to communicate directly with each other. This
mode is also called "Peer to Peer".
A MAC address is a unique address created by the router's vendor; it serves to identify this devic e on a network. The MAC address is
comprised of the organisation's (i.e. the vendor's) identifier, followed by the device's unique identifier.
To connect to a secure network (a key type appears in the Secure field):
- Select the relevant network.
- Click on Connect to the network.
- Enter the security key when asked by the WiFi Station application.
- If you wish to do so, you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box; you will then be requested to provide a name for the
network.
If you wish to connect to a secure network, you must have acc ess to the network 's security k ey. Before the connection c an be m ade,
the eCAFÉ™ Connect WiFi Station application will ask you to provide this key (a message will help you identify the required type of key).
To connect to a hidden network (the Network name (SSID) field is empty):
If, among the located networks, one or more networks do not have a name (i.e. the Network name (SSID) fi eld is empty), this means that the
network is not broadcasting its name. To connect to this network, select it, then:
- Click on the Connect to the network button.
- Enter the network's name (SSID) in the window that displays.
- If this network is secure, enter the used security key.
- If you wish to do so, you can add the network to your favourites by checking the Yes box; you will then be requested to provide a name for the
network.
For greater browsing comfort, you can either use your Internet browser’s zoom function or press the F11 key to switch between
full screen mode and window display mode.
For more information about the connection's status:
The eCAFÉ™ Connect icon appears in the notification area. It provides updated information about the connection's status:
Internet connection: an Ethernet or WiFi
peripheral is active and physically
connected; Internet access is available.
Local connection: an Ethernet or WiFi
peripheral is active and physically
connected; no Internet access is available.
Connection problem: an Ethernet or
WiFi peripheral is active and physically
connected; no Internet access is available.
Your Internet connection is perfectly
operational.
You are connected to a modem, a
router or an Internet box or to a
corporate network; however, this
device or network is not connected
to the Internet. Please check the
Internet connection settings on your
local area network or your modem.
Please check your network
connection settings (IP address,
subnet mask etc.) on your local area
network or your modem. If
necessary, contact your router's or
modem/router's vendor.
No connection: an Ethernet or WiFi
device is active but is not connected
physically.
No peripheral: no Ethernet and/or WiFi
peripheral has been activated.
Connect your eCAFÉ™ to a local
area network via the WiFi
connection (please refer to the
previous section) or via the Ethernet
port.
Activate your peripheral: to activate
your WiFi peripheral, simultaneously
press on keys [Fn] and [F1] on your
netbook's keyboard.
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4.1.2 ...via a DSL connection or a local area network
To connect to the Internet via a DSL connection or a local area netw ork, simply connect your eCAFÉ™ to the DSL modem or local area
network's Ethernet port.
An information window displays in your eCAFÉ™'s status bar, enabling you to view the network connection. Then, launch your Internet
browser.
For greater browsing comfort, you can either use your Internet browser’s zoom function or press the F11 key to switch between
full screen mode and window display mode.
For more information about the connection's status:
The eCAFÉ™ Connect icon appears in the notification area. It provides updated information about the connection's status:
Internet connection: an Ethernet or WiFi
peripheral is active and physically
connected; Internet access is available.
Local connection: an Ethernet or WiFi
peripheral is active and physically
connected; no Internet access is available.
Connection problem: an Ethernet or
WiFi peripheral is active and physically
connected; no Internet access is available.
No connection: an Ethernet or WiFi
device is active but is not connected
physically.
No peripheral: no Ethernet and/or WiFi
peripheral has been activated.
Your Internet connection is perfectly
operational.
You are connected to a modem, a
router or an Internet box or to a
corporate network; however, this
device or network is not connected
to the Internet. Please check the
Internet connection settings on your
local area network or your modem.
Please check your network
connection settings (IP address,
subnet mask etc.) on your local area
network or your modem. If
necessary, contact your router's or
modem/router's vendor.
Connect your eCAFÉ™ to a local
area network via the WiFi
connection (please refer to the
previous section) or via the Ethernet
port.
Activate your peripheral: to activate
your WiFi peripheral, simultaneously
press on keys [Fn] and [F1] on your
netbook's keyboard.
4.2 Sending and receiving emails
Whether at home or "on the road", it is often usef ul to be able to acces s y our email accoun t. Once c onnec ted to th e Intern et, you can send and
receive emails and attachments using the Email application provided with your eCAFÉ™.
Please refer to the connection information provided b y your Internet Ser vices Prov ider. You will need this inf ormation to conf igure your
email account correctly.
The Email Configuration Wizard launches when you first run the Email application, in order to help you setup your email account.
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1. In the Welcome window, click on Next.
2. Enter y our name. This information will appe ar in the emails that you will send. Als o enter your email address (pleas e make sure that it is
valid). Click on Next.
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3. Select the incoming server type (POP or IMAP). Enter the names of the incoming and outgoin g mail servers, which respectiv ely deal wit h
receiving and sending your emails. Click on Next.
4. Enter your user name (as it appears on the printed material provided by your ISP). Click on Next.
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5. Review your email account's information. Click on Finish.
6. Your email account appears onscreen.
7. To check if you've received any new emails, click on Get Mail. T he system will ask you to provide your email login and pas sword. If an error
message displays, you can modify your email account's information by accessing Edit–Account settings.
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4.3 Chatting with friends
Instant messaging has become an es sential co mmunic ation tool, wh ich al lows you t o chat in re al time wit h your fri ends or col lea gues (i.e. your
Contacts). This is why the eCAFÉ™ features Pidgin, a m ulti-protocol instant messaging service that is compatible with the most common
instant messaging applications.
The Pidgin configuration wizard launches when you first run the instant messaging application, in order to help you setup your instant
messaging account.
1. Click on Add.
2. In the Protocol drop-down list, select your instant messaging service (e.g. MSN).
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3. Enter your username, your password and a local nickname (i.e. the name that will appear in your friends' contacts list).
4. In the User options section, you can customise yo ur account by adding an image. Check the Use this buddy icon for this account box an d
click on the suggested image to access the File Brower interface; then, select the image you wish to use in any of your directories.
5. Your instant messaging account's configuration procedure is almost finished. Click on Save.
6. Your instant messaging account appears onscreen.
Note: Your instant messaging account remains accessible v ia the icon located in the notification area, in the lower right-h and section of the
screen, until you definitely close Pidgin.
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5. GAMES
Access the Games world.
The eCAFÉ™ offers a selection of popular ga mes, as well as two games develope d specially for your eCAFÉ™: Brain Challenge and Bubble
Bash.
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6. MULTIMEDIA
Access the Multimedia world.
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6.1 Viewing and organising your photos
Launch the Photos
application
Your eCAFÉ™ features a comprehensive photo managem ent t ool . You can import new photos, sort your photos by date or tag them in order to
sort them by category.
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6.2 Viewing videos
Launch the Videos application
Thanks to the multimedia player incl uded on your eCAFÉ™, you ca n take your favourite mov ies with you and view your fav ourite videos and
home-made holiday movies. To save time and access your favourite videos directly, you can also create playlists easily.
The multimedia player is compatible with MPEG, WMV and WMA formats and the most frequently video formats available on the Internet.
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6.3 Listening to music
Launch the Music application
Enjoy a genuine digital music player includi ng extensive playback, import and playlist creation functions . If you are constantly lo oking for new
audio contents, subscribe to podcast streams and never miss your favourite radio progr am again, or create your own personal list of In ternet
radio stations.
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6.4 Using the webcam
Starting the webcam
Explore another side of digital comm unications thank s to the webcam built into your eCAFÉ™: take pic tures and rec ord video sequ ences wit h
unrivalled ease thanks to the included software.
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7. WORK
Access the Work world.
7.1 Creating, editing, saving and more
Included on your eCAFÉ™, OpenOffice is a user-friendly office ap plication suite that allows you to cre ate documents (e.g. letters, reports and
more), simple or complex spreadsheets and elaborate slideshows.
In the Work world, you can click on the Spreadsheet, Text or Slideshows icons to directly access the required application. Regar dless of the
OpenOffice application in which you are work ing, you can create a new document (in this case, OpenOffice automatic ally switches to the
relevant application) or open an existing docume nt.
For further information regarding the selected application, pleas e refer to th e application's online help fil e; you can acc ess this c ontent
by pressing on F1.
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7.1.1 ...A document using OpenOffice.org Writer (word processor)
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7.1.2 ...A spreadhseet using OpenOffice.org Calc (spreadsheet program)
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7.1.3 ...A slideshow using OpenOffice.org Impress (slideshow creator)
We shall now create a simple slideshow in 5 steps, using the Presentation Wizard that launches when you click on the Slideshows icon
located on your desktop.
1. Create a slideshow from a template. Choose one of the available templates, then click on Next.
2. Choose your background. Click on Next.
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3. Select a Slide transition and the speed of the transition between two slides. Click on Next.
4. Enter the information that you wish to include in your slideshow. You will be able to amend this information after. Click on Next.
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5. Select the pages that will comprise the structure of your slideshow. Click on Create.
Your slideshow is now displayed in OpenOffice.org Impress. You can now finalise your presentation by creating objects, connectors, etc.
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7.2 Managing your bank accounts
Manage your bank accounts from home with the HomeBank application provided with your eCAFÉ™.
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7.3 Managing your schedule
The Schedule application al lows you to take y our schedule wit h you, to make sure that y ou will never forget an imp ortant event. You can very
quickly fill in your tasks list or manage your schedule (meetings, appointments etc...) over several weeks.
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8. INSTALLING APPLICATIONS
To install new applications or updat es on your eCAFÉ™ netbook, you must connect to the Internet via a WiFi connection or use t he
Ethernet port to connect to a modem, an Internet box or a corporate network connected to the Internet, for instance. Y our netbook will use
this connection to search for all available applications on a dedicated server.
To install new applications or updates, access the Settings world, then click on Computer Configuration.
The Control Centre displays. Select the Software Manager thumbnail, then click on the Add and remove software thumbnail.
Before allowing the installation, the applic ation may request that you enter the user ac count password (the default password is "ec-
900") and the administration account password (the default password is "root").
- Select the relevant applications category in the list: Office, Development, Graphics, etc.
Packages (lists of applications) matching the selected category are displayed.
- Select a package to view its description.
- Check the box to select the package that you wish to install.
- You can also install the required additional packages, if necessary.
- Click on Apply.
- Confirm the installation by clicking on Yes.
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9. SAVING AND RESTORING DATA
In the following sections, you will learn how to creat e backups on various types of storage media and learn how to res tore your data using
these backups. You can also connect to the
information required to create your backups.
We also recommend that you frequently create backups of any personal or sensitive data that you may have stored on your netbook.
9.1 Creating backups on a USB key
- Connect the USB key to one of the two available USB ports. The eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device.
6www.hercules.com website. In the section dedicated to the eCAFÉ™, you will fi nd a ll th e relev ant
- In the File Browser, select the files and/or directories that you wish to backup (hold the
hold the Ctrl key to select several non-consecutive files).
- In the Edit menu, select Copy.
- In the File Browser, click on the name of your USB key (which now appears in the left-hand pane).
- Choose the destination location for the files.
- In the Edit menu, select Paste.
key to select several consecutive files, or
9.2 Creating backups on a memory card
- Insert the memory card in the memory card reader. eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device.
- In the File Browser, select the files and/or directories that you wish to backup (hold the key to select several consecutive files, or
hold the Ctrl key to select several non-consecutive files).
- In the Edit menu, select Copy.
- In the File Browser, click on the name of your memory card (which now appears in the left-hand pane).
- Choose the destination location for the files.
- In the Edit menu, select Paste.
9.3 Creating backups on a CD or DVD
- Connect a CD/DVD drive to one of the two available USB ports. The eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device.
- Launch the application External CD/DVD Drive using the quick access icon.
- Create a backup project.
- In the File Browser, select the files and/or directories that you wish to b ackup (hold the
the Ctrl key to select several non-consecutive files).
- Click on the Add button.
- Insert a blank CD or DVD in the CD/DVD drive.
- Click on the Burn button.
key to select several files in a row, or hold
9.4 Restoring backup data from a USB key
- Connect the USB key to one of the two available USB ports. The eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device.
- In the File Browser, click on the name of your USB key (which now appears in the left-hand pane).
- Select the files and/or directories that you wish to restore (h old the
several non-consecutive files).
- In the Edit menu, select Copy.
- In the File Browser, select a destination location for your files.
- In the Edit menu, select Paste.
key to select several files in a row, or hold the Ctrl key to select
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9.5 Restoring backup data from a memory card
- Insert the memory card in the memory card reader. eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device.
- In the File Browser, click on the name of your memory card (which now appears in the left-hand pane).
- Select the files and/or directories that you wish to restore (h old the
several non-consecutive files).
- In the Edit menu, select Copy.
- In the File Browser, select a destination location for your files.
- In the Edit menu, select Paste.
key to select several files in a row, or hold the Ctrl key to select
9.6 Restoring backup data from CD or DVD
- Connect an external CD/DVD dr ive to one of the two available USB ports, and insert the CD or DVD contai ning your backup data. The
eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device.
- In the File Browser, click on the name of the CD/DVD drive (which now appears in the left-hand pane).
- Select the files and/or directories that you wish to restore (h old the
several non-consecutive files).
- In the Edit menu, select Copy.
- In the File Browser, select a destination location for your files.
- In the Edit menu, select Paste.
key to select several files in a row, or hold the Ctrl key to select
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INDEX
A
Audio.............................................................................................7
Audio connectors...........................................................................9
Memory card drive.................................................................3, 5, 8
MMC......................................................................................3, 8
SD..........................................................................................3, 8
SD HC...................................................................................3, 8
Multifunction keyboard..................................1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 31, 32
Music................................................................................. 1, 16, 45
B
Background image ................................................................23, 28
Battery.............................................1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 25
Installing or removing..............................................................11
C
Control Centre.................................................................27, 28, 59
D
Display modes
Full screen ................................................................................7
Window.....................................................................................7
E
eCAFÉ™ Connect.....................................1, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32
eCAFÉ™ galaxy................................................................1, 14, 18
eCAFÉ™ portal.....................................................................18, 19
Email Messaging.............................................................32, 33, 37
F
File Browser ........................................................19, 23, 25, 60, 61
Forcing the computer to shut down or restart .............................15
H
Hard disk drive ..............................................................................8
Hard drive......................................................................................3
Home...................................................................14, 18, 19, 23, 28
N
Netbook...1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 29, 31, 32, 59, 60
P
Password.................................................................... 2, 36, 39, 59
Personalisation Wizard..........................................7, 15, 19, 23, 28
Photos...............................................................................1, 25, 43
S
Schedule......................................................................................58
Security key...........................................................................30, 31
Shutting the device down.............................................................15
Slideshow creator....................................................................1, 52
Spreadsheet program..............................................................1, 50
T
Turning the device on..................................................................14
U
USB ports...................................................... 3, 5, 8, 16, 25, 60, 61
V
VGA connector.............................................................................15
Video.................................................................3, 9, 17, 23, 44, 47
W
I
Instant Messaging...........................................................38, 39, 40
L
Local Area Network.......................................................................9
M
Manage your bank accounts.......................................................56
Webcam.......................................................................... 1, 3, 4, 47
WiFi feature....................................... 1, 2, 7, 13, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31
Word processor........................................................................1, 49
World
Communications....................................... 14, 18, 19, 20, 26, 29
Games............................................................14, 18, 19, 20, 41
Multimedia...................................................... 14, 18, 19, 21, 42
Settings............................................... 14, 18, 19, 22, 27, 28, 59
Work............................................................... 14, 18, 19, 21, 48
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WARNING
Read the following warnings before you or your child play video games.
Always observe the following recommendations when playing video games.
Avoid playing if you are tired or lacking sleep.
Always play in a well-lit room, and reduce the brightness of your screen.
When playing a video game on a television screen, sit at good distance from the screen, as far away the connection cable will allow.
When playing a video game, stop playing for ten to fifteen minutes every hour.
About photosensitive epileptic seizures
Some people may experience a seizure with los s of consciousnes s or loss of sight when ex posed to intense v isual stimul ation, su ch as series
of flashing images or the repeated display of simple geometrical shapes, flashing lights or explosions.
These persons are prone to experience ph otosensitive epileptic seizures when playing video games featuri ng such visual stimulat ion, even if
they have no history of seizures or epilepsy.
If you, or anyone in your family, have already experienced an e pileptic condition (seizure or loss of conscience) when subjected to the visual
stimulation described above, consult your physician before using a video game.
Parents should look out for, or ask their children about, the a bove s ympt oms - children a nd teen agers ar e m ore lik ely th an ad ults to ex perienc e
these seizures. These seizures may have a variety of s ymptoms including light-headedness, altered vision, eye or face twitc hing, jerking or
shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confus ion or momentary loss of awareness. Should you or your children ex perience any of the abov e,
stop playing immediately and consult a physician.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you have trouble using your device or one of its components, please connect to the http://ts.hercules.com/fr website and select your language. Here, you will be able to access
different services (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the latest versions of all available drivers and software) that may help you solve your problem. If this fails to solve the problem,
please get in touch with Hercules' Technical Support.
Via email:
To reach our Technical Support via email, you must first register online on the http://ts.hercules.com/eng/index.php
solve your problem as swiftly as possible.
Click on Online Support - FAQ, then on Visit the Technical Support website, then click on Product registration and follow the instructions provided onscreen..
By telephone (if you do not have Internet access):
United Kingdom
Connect to the Hercules website (www.hercules.com/fr) now to download the latest versions of all available drivers an d software, view t he Frequently Asked Question s (FAQs) relevant
to your product and download the latest upgrades of your product's User Manual. You can also discover the extensi ve range of Hercules pr oducts and download in formation about the
forthcoming releases.
08450800942
Charges at local rate
Monday to Friday from Noon to 4pm and 5pm to 10pm
Saturday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 7pm
Sunday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm
website. The information that you provide will help our technicians
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Guillemot Corporation S.A. ("Guillemot") guarantees consumers worldwide that this Hercules product is free from material and manufacturing defects for a period of two (2) years
beginning on the original date of purchase. Should the product seem defective during the per iod covered by the warranty, please contact our T echnical Support immediately for further
information on how to proceed. After contacting our Technical Support, if it appears necessary to return the product to us, please return the product and its accessories in the original
packaging, well packaged and protected, according to the instructions provided by our Technical Support.
According to the terms of this warranty, following our Technical Support's decision, the defective product may be repaired or replaced. When authorised by applicable law, any liabilit y
incurred by Guillemot and its subsidiaries (including consequential damages) will be limited to repair or replacement of the product manuf actured by Hercules . T he consumer's statut ory
rights on account of applicable law on the sale of consumer goods are not affected in any way by this warranty.
This warranty will not apply:
(1) If the product has been modified, opened, altered in any way or damaged by inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident or normal wear; (2) If the pr o duct has be en used
or stored in abnormal conditions (e.g. exposition to adverse weather conditions, to direct sunlight, to water or to sand) ; (3) For any other reason not relating to a material or
manufacturing defect; (4) In the event of non-observance of the instructions provided in the U ser Manual or by our T echnical Support; (5) To any sof tware not edit ed by Guillemot, said
software being covered by a specific warranty granted by the software's editor; (6) If the warranty seals have been removed or altered in any way; (7) For damages to or the loss of
programs, data or storage media, or for the costs arising from the retrieval of said data; (8) For damages to or the loss of programs or personal data occurri ng after repair or
replacement of the product; (9) For damages caused by the installation of third-party software or by computer viruses.
Guillemot shall in no event be held responsible for any damage to or loss of personal dat a, programs, software or removable storage media. Bef ore returning this program to Technica l
Support, please create a backup of any personal and/or sensitive data. Guillemot shall in no event be held respo nsible f or rein stalling or ret riev ing persona l data or pro grams other than
those installed at the time of the product's commercialisation.
The warranty applies to your product's display if the display features at least 5 defective pixels (i.e. bright spots or dark spots, a bright spot being a white pixel permanently displayed on
the screen, and a dark spot being a pixel that does not display on the screen.)
In the event where the product is returned to out Technical Support and the warranty cannot be applied owing to the presence of one or several of t he exclusion conditions stated
above, the incurred shipping and processing costs will be charged to the consumer.
Registered trademarks
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Made in China
Statement of Compliance with EU Regulations
Guillemot Corporation S.A. hereby declares that the device UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA complies with the with the main requirements and ot her relevant clauses of Directive RTTE
1999/5/CE, of Directive CEM 2004/108/CE and with the standards relating to electrical security (IEC 60950, 2001 Edit ion / EN 60 950-1, 2001 Edit ion / NF EN 60950, Amendment A11-
2004). The compliance statement can be viewed on the following website:
ftp://ftp.hercules.com/EC-900/H60G-IA/DoC-fra_UMPC_EC-900-H60G.pdf
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