MIO N890 User Manual
Revision: R00
(August 2009)
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Table of Contents
Preface........................................................................................v
Safety Precautions....................................................................v
About the Battery .................................................................v
About the AC Adapter ........................................................vi
Notational Conventions........................................................ viii
Chapter 1 Getting Started...................................................1-1
Getting the Computer Running ............................................ 1-2
Unpacking ........................................................................ 1-2
Connecting to AC Power ................................................. 1-2
Opening the Cover ........................................................... 1-3
Turning On and Off the Computer................................... 1-4
Taking a Look at the Computer............................................ 1-6
Right-Side Components ................................................... 1-6
Left-Side Components ..................................................... 1-7
Bottom Components......................................................... 1-8
Top-open Components..................................................... 1-9
Where to Go from Here...................................................... 1-11
Chapter 2 Operating Your Computer.................................2-1
Starting and Stopping the Computer .................................... 2-2
Starting the Computer ...................................................... 2-2
Stopping the Computer .................................................... 2-2
Using the Keyboard.............................................................. 2-4
Hot Keys .......................................................................... 2-5
Using the Touchpad ............................................................. 2-7
Configuring the Touchpad ............................................... 2-8
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Using the Video Features ..................................................... 2-9
Configuring the Display Modes....................................... 2-9
Using the Audio Features................................................... 2-10
Connecting Audio Devices ............................................ 2-11
Using the Communication Features ................................... 2-12
Using the WLAN ........................................................... 2-12
Using the Bluetooth Feature........................................... 2-13
Chapter 3 Managing Power ................................................3-1
AC Adapter .......................................................................... 3-2
Battery Pack ......................................................................... 3-3
Charging the Battery Pack ............................................... 3-3
Initializing the Battery Pack............................................. 3-3
Checking the Battery Level.............................................. 3-4
Replacing the Battery Pack .............................................. 3-4
Battery Low Signals and Actions..................................... 3-5
Power Management.............................................................. 3-6
Hibernation....................................................................... 3-7
Power-Saving Tips ............................................................... 3-8
Using Power Wizard ............................................................ 3-9
Chapter 4 Expanding Your Computer ...............................4-1
Connecting an External Monitor.......................................... 4-2
Connecting a USB Device.................................................... 4-3
Using the Card Reader ......................................................... 4-4
Using the 3.5G SIM Card..................................................... 4-5
Internal Components Upgrade.............................................. 4-7
Chapter 5 Using BIOS Setup..............................................5-1
When and How to Use BIOS Setup ..................................... 5-2
When to Use..................................................................... 5-2
Starting BIOS Setup......................................................... 5-2
Moving Around and Making Selections .......................... 5-4
Main Menu ........................................................................... 5-5
Advanced Menu ................................................................... 5-6
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Boot Menu............................................................................ 5-7
Security Menu ...................................................................... 5-8
Exit Menu........................................................................... 5-10
Chapter 6 Caring for the Computer ...................................6-1
Protecting the Computer....................................................... 6-2
Using the Windows Security Center ................................ 6-2
Using the Password.......................................................... 6-2
Using the Cable Lock....................................................... 6-3
Taking Care of the Computer............................................... 6-4
Location Guidelines ......................................................... 6-4
General Guidelines........................................................... 6-4
Cleaning Guidelines......................................................... 6-5
Battery Pack Guidelines................................................... 6-5
When Traveling.................................................................... 6-6
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting.................................................7-1
Preliminary Checklist........................................................... 7-2
Solving Common Problems.................................................. 7-3
Battery Problems.............................................................. 7-3
Bluetooth Problems.......................................................... 7-3
Display Problems ............................................................. 7-4
Hardware Device Problems.............................................. 7-5
Disk Drive Problems........................................................ 7-5
Keyboard, Mouse and Touchpad Problems ..................... 7-5
WLAN Problems.............................................................. 7-6
Power Management Problems.......................................... 7-8
Software Problems ........................................................... 7-8
Sound Problems ............................................................... 7-8
Startup Problems .............................................................. 7-9
Other Problems................................................................. 7-9
Resetting the Computer...................................................... 7-11
Recovering Pre-installed Software..................................... 7-12
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Appendix A Specifications ...................................................A-1
Appendix B Regulatory Information ........................................2
Class B Regulations .................................................................2
USA......................................................................................2
Canada..................................................................................3
European Regulations ..............................................................4
Statements of Compliance....................................................4
Local Restrictions of 802.11 Radio Usage...........................5
Turning Off the Wireless LAN Radio..................................6
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Preface
Safety Precautions
About the Battery
DANISH
ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri – Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske
med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
DUTCH
LET OP: Er is explosiegevaar als de batterij niet goed geplaatst wordt. Vervang de batterij
uitsluitend door hetzelfde of een gelijkwaardig type, zoals aanbevolen door de fabrikant.
Verwijder gebruikte batterijen volgens de instructies van de fabrikant.
ENGLISH
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according
to manufacturer's instructions.
FINNISH
VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
FRENCH
ATTENTION: II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie. Remplacer
uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le
constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
GERMAN
VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch
denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter
Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
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ITALIAN
ATTENZIONE: pericolo di esplosioni in caso di sostituzione errata della batteria. Utilizzare solo
batterie di tipo simile o equivalente raccomandato dal costruttore dell'apparecchiatura. Smaltire le
batterie usare secondo quanto previsto dalle istruzioni del costruttore.
NORWEGIAN
ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en
tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i henhold til
fabrikantens instruksjoner.
PORTUGUESE
CUIDADO: Perigo de explosão se a bateria for colocada incorrectamente. Instale uma bateria de
tipo igual ou equivalente ao recomendado pelo fabricante do equipamento. Elimine as baterias
usadas em conformidade com as instruções do fabricante.
SPANISH
PRECAUCIÓN: Existe peligro de explosión si la batería se sustituye de forma incorrecta.
Sustituya la batería sólo por otra del mismo tipo u otro equivalente recomendado por su fabricante.
Deseche las baterías agotadas según las instrucciones del fabricante.
SWEDISH
VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt batteri enligt
fabrikantens instruktion.
Attention (for USA Users)
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The
battery is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local
laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling
options or proper disposal.
About the AC Adapter
Use only the AC adapter supplied with your computer. Use of another type
of AC adapter will result in malfunction and/or danger.
Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the
adapter when your hands or feet are wet.
Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate the
device or charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with paper or
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other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC adapter while it is
inside a carrying case.
Connect the adapter to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are
found on the product case and/or packaging.
Do not use the adapter if the cord becomes damaged.
Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside.
Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.
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Notational Conventions
Throughout this manual, the following conventions are used to distinguish
elements of text.
NOTE: identifies additional information that requires special attention.
CAUTION: identifies important information that, if not followed, may result in loss of data or
damage to the computer.
Keyboard keys are shown in a bold typeset. For example:
Press the
When keys are joined by a plus sign (+), press the first key, and, while keeping
the first key down, press the remaining keys, finally release all the keys. When
necessary, keys are also shown in graphics.
A title, command, setup item, or button that you can see on the screen is shown
in boldface. A value or an option that you can select for a setup item is shown in
italic. For example:
Select When I press the power button, set it to Shut down, and
then click the
Enter key to complete.
Save changes button.
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Congratulations on purchasing this computer.
Your computer incorporates desktop computer capabilities into a compact
netbook-sized package. It can greatly enhance your productivity either in the
office or at home. And, of course, wherever you need it, the computer is ready
and easy “to go”.
This chapter first tells you step by step how to get the computer up and running.
You will find instructions for these procedures:
Unpacking
Connecting to AC power
Opening the cover
Turning on the computer
Turning off the computer
Then, you will find a section briefly introducing the external components of the
computer. And the last section navigates you to the information you may need
after the computer is ready for use.
Getting Started 1-1
Getting the Computer Running
This section guides you through the procedures for getting the computer ready
for operation.
Unpacking
After unpacking the shipping carton, you should find these standard items:
Netbook computer
Accessories:
− AC adapter
− AC power cord
− Quick Start Guide
Inspect all the items. If any item is damaged or missing, notify your dealer
immediately.
Keep the shipping carton and packing materials in case you need to ship or store
the computer in the future.
Connecting to AC Power
The computer operates either on the external AC power or internal battery
power. It is suggested that you use AC power when you start up the computer for
the very first time.
CAUTION: Use only the AC adapter included with your computer. Using other AC adapters may
damage the computer.
1. Make sure that the computer is turned off.
2. Plug the DC cord of the AC adapter to the power connector of the computer
(n).
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3. Plug the female end of the AC power cord to the AC adapter and the male
end to an electrical outlet (o).
4. When the AC adapter is connected, power is being supplied from the
electrical outlet to the AC adapter and onto your computer. Now, you are
ready to turn on the computer.
CAUTION:
When you disconnect the AC adapter, disconnect from the electrical outlet first and then from
the computer. A reverse procedure may damage the AC adapter or the computer.
When unplugging the connector, always hold the plug head. Never pull on the cord.
NOTE: When the AC adapter is connected, it also charges the battery pack. For information on
using battery power, see Chapter 3.
Opening the Cover
CAUTION: Be gentle when opening and closing the cover. Opening it vigorously or slamming it
shut could damage the computer.
Open the top cover by lifting up the cover. You can tilt the cover forward or
backward for optimal viewing clarity.
Getting Started 1-3
Turning On and Off the Computer
Turning On
NOTE: As a safety feature, you can only turn on the computer when the top cover is open. This
prevents an accidental power-on during transport.
1. Make sure that the computer is connected to AC power.
2. Press the power button.
3. Each time the computer is turned on, it performs a Power-On Self Test
(POST), and the operating system such as Windows should start.
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Turning Off
To turn off the computer power, use the “Shut Down” command of your
operating system.
NOTE: There are other ways you can stop the computer so that you will be back to where you left
off when you next turn on the computer. (See “Stopping the Computer” in Chapter 2 for
information.)
CAUTION: If you have to turn the computer on again immediately after turning it off, wait for at
least five seconds. Turning the computer off and on rapidly can damage it.
Getting Started 1-5
Taking a Look at the Computer
This section identifies the external components of the computer and briefly
describes the function of each component.
NOTE: Depending on the model you purchased, the appearance of your computer may not be
exactly the same as those shown in this manual.
Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Card Reader
n
Audio Output
o
Connector
Microphone
p
Connector
USB Port
q
Kensington Lock
r
Power Button
s
Accepts a SD (Secure Digital), SDHC
(Secure Digital High Capacity) or MMC
(MultiMediaCard) card for removable
storage media.
Connects a set of headphones, external
speakers with amplifier, or an audio
recording device.
Connects an external microphone. Chapter 2
Connects a USB device, such as a flash
disk, printer, digital camera, joystick, and
more.
Locks the computer to a stationary object
for security.
Turns the computer power ON and OFF. Chapter 1
Chapter 4
Chapter 2
Chapter 4
Chapter 6
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Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Battery Charge
n
Indicator
Power Connector
o
VGA Connector
p
USB Port
q
Ventilation
r
Openings
Glows in amber to indicate the charging is
in progress and in white to indicate the
battery is fully charged.
Connects the AC adapter Chapter 1
Connects an external display Chapter 4
Connects a USB device, such as a flash
disk, printer, digital camera, joystick, and
more.
Enables heat emission.
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Getting Started 1-7
Bottom Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Speaker
n
Battery Pack
o
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Sends out sound and voice from the
computer.
Supplies power to your computer when
external power is not connected.
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Top-open Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Camera Lens
n
(optional)
Microphone
o
(optional)
LCD Screen
p
Takes still pictures or records videos.
Receives sound and voice for the computer. Chapter 2
Displays the output of the computer. Chapter 2
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Ref Component Description See Also
q
r
s
LED Touch
Sensors
Keyboard
Touchpad
Serve as touch sensors to change settings of
the computer’s devices and show the
current status.
Tap to toggle through the power-saving
options: maximum performance, maximum
battery and user defined settings.
Switches the display output when external
devices are connected.
Switches the touchpad off (LED on) and
on.
Switches the system sound output off (LED
on) and on.
Decreases the sound volume.
Increases the sound volume.
Serves as the data input device of the
computer.
Serves as the pointing device of the
computer.
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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Where to Go from Here
As your computer is ready for operation, you may want to do any of the
following now:
For this purpose ... Do this ...
To know more about the computer ... Go on to the next chapter.
To set a power-on password ... See “Security Menu” in Chapter 5.
To charge the battery pack for the first
time ...
See “Charging the Battery Pack” in
Chapter 3.
Getting Started 1-11
Chapter 2
Operating Your
Computer
This chapter provides information about the use of the computer.
If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the
operating basics. If you are already a computer user but are new to netbook
computers, you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique
to your computer.
Described in this chapter are the operating basics of these components:
Keyboard
Touchpad
And these features:
Starting and stopping the computer
Video features
Audio features
Communication features
Operating Your Computer 2-1
Starting and Stopping the Computer
There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.
Starting the Computer
You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage
device such as the disk drive and optical disc. The computer will automatically
load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run on.
Your computer uses the Microsoft Windows operating system.
Stopping the Computer
When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning off the
power or leaving the computer in Standby or Hibernation mode:
To stop in this
mode ...
Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your
Standby Depending on your settings in Windows,
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Do this ... To start up or
resume again
Press the power
operating system. This can prevent loss
of unsaved data or damage to your
software programs.
If the system is locked up because of
hardware or software problems, press the
power button to turn off the computer.
you can place the computer in Standby
mode by:
Closing the display cover
Pressing the Fn+F5 hot key
Pressing the power button
button.
Press any key.
To stop in this
mode ...
Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows,
Do this ... To start up or
resume again
Press the power
you can place the computer in
button.
Hibernation mode by:
Closing the display cover
Pressing the Fn+F5 hot key
Pressing the power button
See “Power Management” in Chapter 3 for more information on Power
Management.
Operating Your Computer 2-3
Using the Keyboard
NOTE: The keyboard layout can be different depending on where you have bought the product.
The keyboard can be divided into four major areas plus an Fn key.
Ref Component Description
Function Keys
n
Cursor-Control
o
Keys
Numeric
p
Keypad
Typewriter
q
Keys
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Function keys are multi-purpose keys that perform
functions defined by individual programs.
Cursor-control keys are generally used for editing
purposes. They are Insert, Delete, Page Up/Home,
End/Page Down, move up, move down, move left and
move right.
When Num Lock is on and first press and hold Fn, then
press the numeric keys, the numeric keys embedded in the
typewriter keys are activated, which means you can use
these keys to enter numerals. When Num Lock is off, they
become typewriter keys.
Typewriter keys are similar to the keys on a typewriter.
Several keys are added, such as the Ctrl, Alt, Esc and lock
keys, for special purposes. When the lock keys are pressed,
their corresponding indicators light up.
Ref Component Description
Fn Key
r
The Fn key, at the lower left corner of the keyboard, is used
with another key to perform the alternative function of a
key. The letter “Fn” and the alternative functions are
identified by the color of blue on the keytop. To perform a
desired function, first press and hold Fn, then press the
other key.
Hot key functions are assigned to F1, F2, F3, F4, and F5 by
your computer (see “Hot Keys” for details).
Hot Keys
Hot keys refer to a combination of keys that can be pressed any time to activate
special functions of the computer. Most hot keys operate in a cyclic way. Each
time a hot key combination is pressed, it shifts the corresponding function to the
other or next choice.
You can easily identify the hot keys with the icons imprinted on the keytop. The
hot keys are described next.
Key Description
Fn + F1
Fn + F2
Launches Help menu.
Opens the network selection menu to switch the wireless LAN
(WLAN), Bluetooth (optional), GPS (optional) or 3.5 G
(optional) feature on and off.
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
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Decreases the LCD brightness.
Increases the LCD brightness.
Serves as the hibernation button that you can define with
Windows’ Power Options. (See “Power Management” in
Chapter 3.)
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
The
Windows Logo key opens the Start menu and performs
software-specific functions when used in combination with other keys.
The
Application key usually has the same effect as a right mouse click.
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