Hercules UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA User Manual

UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA

Click on any title in the Contents table below to access the relevant section.

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.

Activate/Deactivate WiFi feature (default is inactive)

Activate/Deactivate audio output

Reduce volume

Increase volume

Reduce display brightness

Increase display brightness

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

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

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.

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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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