Qbox N700 User Manual

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User’s Manual

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User’s Manual V1.1 for QBOX-N270.

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Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use QBOX better,

and tells you how to avoid problems.

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negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could other-

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Before using this product, please read the below safety notice carefully, this

will help to extend the product’s lifecycle, and work normally.

■ When QBOX is working, please make sure its ventilation system is working.

■ The power adapter is dissipating heat during normal use, please be sure not

to cover it and keep it away from your body to prevent discomfort or injury

by heat exposure.

■ Please use the power adapter that comes with the product’s package,

wrong power adapter may damage your device.

■ Make sure all the peripherals are properly connected before using QBOX.

■ This product should only be used in an environment with ambient tempera-

tures between 0◦C and 40◦C.

■ To reduce the risk of re, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL listed or CSA

certied telecommunication line cord.

■ Always shut down the computer before installing or uninstalling the periph-

eral which does not support hot plug.

■ Disconnect all peripherals before servicing or disassembling this equipment.

■ Please do not disassemble this product by yourself, any disassembly not

approved by the original manufacturer may result in malfunction, and void

warranty.

■ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type, please dispose

of used batteries according to the instructions.

Safety Notice :

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Introducing the QBOX

Top View ...................................................................................................2

Left Side View ..........................................................................................2

Right Side View ........................................................................................3

Bottom View .............................................................................................3

Chapter 2 Placing and connecting the QBOX

Placement of QBOX .................................................................................5

Connection of QBOX ................................................................................7

Chapter 3 Install Windows XP in QBOX

Install Windows XP .................................................................................10

Install Drivers in Windows XP ................................................................13

Chapter 4 FoxOS Introduction

First Boot ................................................................................................15

Desktop ..................................................................................................17

Desktop Shortcut ....................................................................................18

Chinese keyboard Input Mode ...............................................................19

Network Connection ...............................................................................19

Chapter 5 Applications

Internet ...................................................................................................23

Ofce Applications ..................................................................................24

Education and Learning .........................................................................26

Multimedia Applications ..........................................................................26

Other Applications ..................................................................................28

The QBOX is a compact and easy to use desktop. It features all

the desktop capabilities but with a slim body design which enables

you to browse the internet in a relax and comfortable way.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Top View

■ Left Side View

■ Right Side View

■ Bottom View

QBOX features all the desktop capabilities but with a slim body design which enables you to browse

the internet in a relax and comfortable way.

1-1 Top View

1-2 Left Side View

No. Name Description

1 Power Button Turning the power on/off

2 Computer Status

Indicators

From left to right: Num Lock Indicator

Caps Lock Indicator

Wireless Network Indicator

1 3 4 5 6

No. Name Description

1 Outlet Vents QBOX's ventilation system outlet

2 Power Input Port Connects to the power adapter

3 Display Output Port (VGA) Connects to display device

4 USB Port Connects to USB device

5 Microphone In Connects to a microphone

6 Headphone Out Connects to a headphone or amplied speaker

1-3 Right Side View

1-4 Bottom View

No. Name Description

1 Base Cushion Seat and protect QBOX when it is placed on the desk

2 Inlet Vents QBOX's ventilation inlet

1 4 53

No. Name Description

1 Card Reader Supports MMC/SD/MS memory cards

2 USB Port Connects to USB device

3 Modem Port (optional) Connects to a telephone line

4 Network Port Standard RJ-45 network port

5 Kensington® Lock Slot Connects to a security lock that prevent the

QBOX to be removed from a xed object

In this chapter, the placement and the connection of some neces-

sary peripherals will be introduced.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Placement of QBOX

■ Connection of QBOX

2-1 Placement of QBOX

1. On the Desk

If there is enough space on your desk, you can simply put your QBOX on the tabletop as shown below.

2. Under the Display

If you want to save the space on your desk, you can :

2.1 Adjust and t the QBOX body into the bracket as shown.

2.2 Place the whole unit under the LCD.

3.2 Fit the QBOX into the bracket with power button locating at the bottom for easy touch.

To install the bracket, your display must follow VESA75/VESA100 standard. The

bracket supports many holes to help you easily fasten it onto the display.

3. On the Display Back

This is the best space-saving way.

3.1 Use four screws come with the packaging to fasten the bracket onto the display back. The diameter of screw is 4mm, and the length is 12mm.

2-2 Connection of QBOX

1. Connect the Monitor

Connect one end of the VGA cable to QBOX, and connect the other end to a monitor.

2. Connect the USB Devices

Connect USB devices to the USB ports of the QBOX, for example, mouse and keyboard.

3. Connect the Network Cable

If you want to access the network, there are two options :

3.1 Connect LAN cable to the RJ-45 port, with the other end connected to a hub or switch.

Hub

Switch

RJ-45 Cable

3.2 Connect the telephone line to the RJ-11 port. Use internal Modem to access the Internet.

4. Connect the Power Cord

Connect the power adapter to QBOX, and push the power button to start it.

Outlet

Telephone Line

Line Outlet

The power adapter is dissipating heat during normal use, please make sure not to

cover it and keep it away from your body to prevent discomfort or injury from heat

exposure.

This chapter introduces the Windows installation :

■ Install Windows XP

■ Install Drivers in Windows XP

Make sure you have these ready :

1. An external USB DVD-ROM drive. (Other purchase)

2. QBOX driver CD. (In this package)

3. Windows XP Install CD. (Other purchase)

Before we continue :

■ Your QBOX power is off.

■ Connect the USB DVD-ROM drive to one USB port of QBOX and power it on.

3-1 Install Windows XP

1. Push power on button to turn on your computer, then press <DEL> key to enter BIOS Setup.

2. Put the Windows XP Install CD into the USB DVD-ROM drive.

3. Select and go to the “Boot” menu, set the “1st Boot Device” to “USB: Optical DVD RW”, press

<F10> key to save change and exit BIOS.

Boot Settings Species the boot

sequence from the

Quick Boot [Enabled] available devices .

Quiet Boot [Disabled] A device enclosed in Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] parenthesis has been

disabled in the

Boot Device Priority corresponding type

1st Boot Device [USB:Optical DVD RW] menu.

2nd Boot Device [HDD:PM-FUJITSU MHZ] 3rd Boot Device [USB:Generic- SD/MM] 4th Boot Device

[Network]

←→ Select Screen

1st Removable Drive

[USB:Generic- SD/MM] ↑↓ Select Item

2nd Removable Drive [USB:Generic- MS/MS] +- Change Field F1 General Help 1st Hard Disk Drive [HDD:PM-FUJITSU MHZ] F7 Discard Changes

1st CD/DVD Drive

[USB: Optical DVD RW] F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Boot

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

4. The computer will reboot, and it will start installing Windows XP Operating System.

5. Press <ENTER> key to continue the installation.

6. Press <F8> key to accept the Licensing Agreement and continue.

7. Windows will display the hard disk partitions (160GB, in this example) of your system. If previ-

ously there were other systems (such as Linux) installed, you may need to press [D] key to

delete them. When all partitions are clean, Setup will display the biggest size of your hard drive

as depicted in step 8.

Windows XP Professional Setup

Welcome to Setup.

This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP to run on your computer.

● To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.

● To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R.

● To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

ENTER=Continue R=Repair F3=Quit

Windows XP Professional Setup

The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.

Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.

● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER.

● To create a partition in the unpartitioned space, press C.

● To delete the selected partitions, press D.

152626 MB Disk 0 at Id 0 on bus 0 on atapi [MBR]

G: Partition2 [Unknown] 1757 MB <1757 MB free>

Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.> Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.>

ENTER=Install D=Delete Partition F3=Quit

F: Partition1 [Unknown] 150868 MB < 150868 MB free>

8. In this biggest hard disk size screen, you can press [C] to create partitions as you wish, assign

them C:, D: or E: logical drive names.

9. In this example, we are creating a 50GB partition C: for the system. Press <Enter> to install

Windows. The Windows XP install processes will ask you to format your hard disk, then copy

les...etc. Follow the installation steps until the whole process is completed.

Windows XP Professional Setup

The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.

Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.

● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER.

● To create a partition in the unpartitioned space, press C.

● To delete the selected partitions, press D.

152626 MB Disk 0 at id 0 on bus 0 on atapi [MBR]

D: Partition2 [Unknown] 64464 MB < 64463 MB free> Unpartitioned space 38163 MB Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.> Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.>

ENTER=Install D=Delete Partition F3=Quit

C:Partition1 [NTFS] 49999 MB < 48568 MB free>

Windows XP Professional Setup

The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.

Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.

● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER.

● To create a partition in the unpartitioned space, press C.

● To delete the selected partitions, press D.

152626 MB Disk 0 at id 0 on bus 0 on atapi [MBR]

Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.> Unknown Disk <There is no disk in this drive.>

ENTER=Install C=Create Partition F3=Quit

Unpartitioned space 152626 MB

3-2 Install Drivers in Windows XP

1. When the Windows XP is completely installed, you have to install the necessary drivers before

using the QBOX. Take out the Windows XP Install CD from the USB DVD-ROM drive, and put

the QBOX driver CD inside.

2. Waiting for a few seconds, the main menu will be displayed on the screen.

3. Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to

install it rst. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers left, or you

can click on each individual driver to install it manually.

4. After all the drivers are installed, you need to restart your QBOX, then you can start using it.

FoxOS is a newly developed Linux Operating System. If it was

purchased and pre-installed by factory, the rst time you start

your computer, the computer will automatically launch "First

Boot". This chapter will guide you through the setup and regis-

tration processes, and introduce you the desktop features.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ First Boot

■ Desktop

■ Desktop Shortcut

■ Chinese Keyboard Input Mode

■ Network Connection

4-1 First Boot

For the rst time, when you start QBOX with FoxOS, the computer will automatically launch "First

Boot". This will guide you through the setup and registration processes. Please follow below steps

to complete the setup.

1. Select the language and click “Forward” to continue.

2. Browse the [Welcome] page and click “Forward” to the next, then select “Yes” and click “Forward” .

3. Select a keyboard, and click “Forward” to continue

4. Input a user account, then click “Forward” to continue.

5. Select Date and Time, then click “Reboot” to complete the setup and reboot your system.

6. The system will come out the login screen, select the user and input the password to login.

4-2 Desktop

When you login the QBOX FoxOS system, the screen will display :

Puzzle Icon: Start Button, Open program menu

Screen Icon: Display the desktop/recover the

minimized windows

Firefox Icon: Open Firefox browser

Keyboard Icon: Shows/switches the input method

Bluetooth Icon: Shows Bluetooth status

Network Icon: Shows network connection status

Speaker Icon: Adjusts volume

Clock Icon: Shows/adjusts the system time

Hard disk Icon: Shows the hard disk connection

USB disk Icon: Shows the USB disk connection

Desktop Shortcuts: Double-click them to launch the corresponding applications or enter the

specied folders.

If a USB DVD drive or hard disk is connected in the system, there will be an icon on

the desktop and the system tray, for example, the 57.5 MB Media on the desktop is the

USB disk icon.

4-3 Desktop Shortcut

1. Computer

On the desktop, double-click "Computer" shortcut will bring out a list of devices inside the QBOX

(including HDD, USB drive). You can access each device individually by clicking on it.

2. My Documents

My documents is used to store user's personal documents, video or music les. Double-click the

"test’s Home" shortcut brings up the screen below.

3. Recycling Bin

Deleted les are temporarily stored in the Recycling Bin. If you mistakenly deleted a le, then you

can restore it from the screen below.

4-4 Chinese Keyboard Input Mode

When user wants to input Chinese, he must select the Chinese keyboard input mode. By default,

the system selects the English input mode. To switch to the Chinese keyboard mode, run the ap-

plication program and "repeatedly" press <Ctrl> + <Shift> keys together to switch among different

input modes. The current input method will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen as

shown below.

4-5 Network Connection

1. Wired Network Connection Setup

1.1 If the RJ-45 cable is connected normally, but the network icon in the system tray shows no

connection, right-click the Network icon, make sure the “Enable Networking” is enabled, then

click “Start” > “System” >”Administration” >”Network”, select the eth0 item and click “Activate”

button.

1.2 Click the network icon in the system tray, and select “System eth0” to enable the

connection, after this is completed, the network is established.

2. Wireless Network Connection Setup

Before using the wireless network, you can congure it to meet your needs. If you use the default

setup, please operate from step [2.6] below.

If there is no the “Keyboard Icon” in the system tray, you can click “Start” > “System” >

“Preferences”> “Personal” > “Input Method” to enable it.

2.1 Click “Start” > “System” > “Administration” > “Network”, then click on “New” button in

“Network Conguration” dialog box, select “Wireless connection” in the pop-up windows

below.

2.2

Select the detected wireless device that you want to congure and click “Forward” to

continue.

2.3 Select “Auto” mode and click “Forward” to continue.

2.4

Select “Automatically obtain IP address” and

click “Forward” to continue, or

select

“Statically

set IP address” and input the relevant parameter

if you have the statically IP

2.5 Click “Apply” to nish the setup.

2.6 Right-click the network icon and select “Enable Wireless Network”, then Left-click the

network icon and select “Create New Wireless Network”.

2.7 Input the “Network Name” that you wanted, select the wireless security mode and set the

password, then click “Create” to create the wireless network connection. The Signal icon

indicate that the wireless connection is established normally.

This chapter introduces some useful applications come with the

FoxOS system.

■ Internet

■ Ofce Applications

■ Education and Learning

■ Multimedia Applications

■ Other Applications

5-1 Internet

1. Web Browsing

Click on the “Firefox” icon in the desktop toolbar or “Start” > “Internet” > “Firefox Web Browser” to

open the web browser as shown below.

2. Files Transfer

Click “Start” > “Internet” > "gFTP" from the desktop toolbar to open the gFTP client as shown below.

“gFTP” is a le transferring program, you can upload or download les through multiple File Transfer

Protocols (FTP, FTPS, HTTP etc.). Input the Host name that you want to access and the port type,

user name, password, then select the server type and press [Enter] to access. The left column will

show the local les and the right one will show les on the server.

3. Instant Messaging

Click “Start” > “Internet” > "Internet Messenger" from the desktop toolbar to open the online instant

messaging client as shown.

Please click the “Add” button to add any type of instant messaging account (e.g. Yahoo Messenger,

QQ, MSN etc.) as listed.

5-2 Ofce Applications

FOXOfce is a complete ofce application suite which allows you to build your own database, calculate

on a spreadsheet, prepare presentation slides, make charts or formula, and edit a document.

1. FOXOfce 2.3 Base

FoxOfce 2.3 Base is used for managing database.

1.1 Click “Start” > “Ofce” > “FOXOfce 2.3 Base”, in the Database Wizard dialog box, you can

select to create a new database, open an existing database, or connect to a server database.

1.2 Select an action to proceed after saving the database and click “Finish”.

1.3 Select a location to save the database le, then the Base window will be displayed.

2. FOXOfce 2.3 Calc

FoxOfce Calc is used for spreadsheet calculations. You can click “Start” > “Ofce” > "FOXOfce

2.3 Calc" from the desktop toolbar to run it.

3. FOXOfce 2.3 Draw

FoxOfce Draw is an ofce application used for creating graphics. You can click "Start"> “Ofce”

> "FOXOfce 2.3 Draw" from the desktop toolbar to run it.

4. FOXOfce 2.3 Impress

FoxOfce Impress is an ofce application used for presentations slides. You can click “Start” > “Ofce”

> "FOXOfce 2.3 Impress" from the desktop toolbar to run it.

5. FOXOfce 2.3 Math

FoxOfce Math is an ofce application used for drawing mathematical formula. You can click “Start”

> “Ofce” > "FOXOfce Math" from the desktop toolbar to run the application.

6. FOXOfce 2.3 Writer

FoxOfce Writer is an ofce application used for word processing. You can click “Start” > “Ofce” >

"FOXOfce Writer" from the desktop toolbar to run it.

7. FreeMind

"FreeMind" is a visualization software that uses a tree diagram to record notes. The tree structure

allows the user to quickly insert a record of any event at any node. You can click “Start” > “Ofce”

> “FreeMind” to run this application.

5-3 Education and Learning

1. StarDict

"StarDict" is a dictionary that can be used for translation between English and Chinese. You can

click “Start” > “Accessories” > "StarDict" to run this application, and click the "Home" icon on the top

right corner to manage it or set your preferences.

2. Mtpaint

"Mtpaint" is a painting software similar to Windows Paint and is used for drawing or editing

graphics. You can click “Start” > "Graphics" > "Mtpaint" from the desktop toolbar to run it.

5-4 Multimedia Applications

1. gThumb Picture Manager

"gThumb Picture Manager" is a picture management tool featuring many functions like View, Set

image as wallpaper, etc.. You can click “Start” > "Graphics" > "gThumb Image Viewer" to run it.

2. CD Recording

FoxOS provides full support for CD/DVD recorders. You can click “Start” > "Sound&Video">"Gnome

Baker CD/DVD Writer" to run it.

3. Rhythmbox Music Player

"Rythmbox" is a music player program which can organize music les into a play list or stream

radio broadcasts. You can click “Start” > "Sound& Video" > “Rhythmbox Music Player” to run it.

4. Video Player

It is very simple for QBOX to play video. Just load the disc or le into the QBOX then double

click it to play. To use, you can click “Start” > "Sound& Video" > "Movie Player" from the desktop

toolbar.

5-5 Other Applications

1. Smarthelper

"Smarthelper" helps user to install commercial applications or third-party add-ons on the QBOX.

You can click “Start” > “System Tools” > "Smart Helper" to use it.

2. Package Updater

"Package Updater" can be used to automatically update software currently installed in the QBOX.

If a newer version is available, Package Updater will automatically download and install it. you

can click “Start” > “System Tools” > "Software Updater" to use it.

3. Basic Parameter Settings

System basic parameters can be congured through the “Preferences” and “Administration” menus.

For example, the personal information, preferences, mouse and keyboard parameter, volume, date

and time, language, etc.. Click “Start”> “System”, then select the items you want to congure from

the “preferences” or “Administration” menu.

Statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning:

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

▪ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

▪ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

▪ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

▪ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Caution:

Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF exposure warning:

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and

the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at

least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation

instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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