Virgin Mobile VMFNM0609 User Manual

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Freedom Mini-laptop
User Guide

virginmedia.com

VMFNM0609

Hello there.

Welcome to Virgin Broadband. Thanks to your new
Freedom Mini-laptop, you’ll be able to get online and
explore the web wherever and whenever you want to.

Before you dive in, take a few moments to find out exactly
how it works. This booklet will tell you everything you need
to know.

Contents

1. Get to know your Freedom Mini-laptop 4

2. Safety first 6

2.1 LCD screen 6

2.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 6

2.3 Battery pack 6

2.4 Keyboard 7

2.5 Touchpad 7

3. Taking it with you 8

3.1 Things to remember 8

4. Backing up 9

5. Getting started 10

5.1 Installing the battery 10

5.2 Removing the battery 11

5.3 Connecting the AC adapter 11

6. Using your Freedom Mini-laptop 12

6.1 Turning it on 12

6.2 Adjusting the brightness 12

6.3 Using the keyboard 12

6.4 The touchpad 13

6.5 Using your fingers 14

6.6 ClickLock function 14

6.7 Using the card reader 15

7. Internet connection 16

7.1 Connecting to a local network 16

7.2 Setting the network system 16

7.3 Wireless LAN 17

8. Your Freedom Mini-laptop’s power 18

8.1 The battery pack 18

8.1.1 Checking your battery’s power 18

8.1.2 Charging your battery 19

8.1.3 Low power warning 19

8.1.4 How long will your battery last? 19

8.1.5 Storing your battery 20

8.1.6 Prolonging your battery’s life 20

8.2 Power management 21

8.2.1 Standby mode 21

8.2.2 Hibernate mode 21

8.2.3 Logging off 21

9. Adding external devices to your
Freedom Mini-laptop 22

9.1 External monitors 22

9.1.1 Connecting an external monitor 22

9.2 Connecting a keyboard or mouse 22

9.3 Connecting audio devices 23

9.4 Lock port 23

10. Using BIOS Setup 24

11. Appendix 26

11.1 Troubleshooting 26

11.2 Specifications 28

11.3 Safety precautions 30

12. Freedom Mini-laptop Collect and
Repair Warranty 32

12.1 Customer Services 35

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1. Get to know your
Freedom Mini-laptop

Well here she is. Why don’t you two get acquainted.

From above

Built-in Camera 1.

Click Fn+F1 to turn on
or off the camera function.

LCD Screen2.
Microphone3.

4. Hard Disk Drive Status

Indicator Light is green

when the Hard Disk Drive
is in active mode.

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Numeric Keypad Indicator 5.

Click Fn+NumLk to turn
on the light and the numeric
keypad is unlocked.

Cap Lock Indicator 6.
Light is green when the

cap keypad is unlocked.

Wi-Fi/3G Indicator7.
Bluetooth Indicator 8. (if fitted)
Turn me on here 9.

Keyboard10.
Right key11.
Left key12.
Touch Pad13.
Charge Indicator Light 14.

is orange when being
charged and is green when
the battery is fully charged;
light flashes when the
battery is weak.

Power Indicator15.

Right side

USB Port (2.0)1.

Left side

USB Port (2.0)1.
Microphone Jack2.
Headphone Jack3.

Rear side

SD/MMC/MS Port1.
Ethernet/LAN Port2.
VGA Port3.
Power Jack4.
Lock Port5.

Underneath

Battery Latches1.
Lithium 2.

Rechargeable Battery
Speakers3.

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2. Safety first

All the different parts and how to look after them.

2.1 LCD screen

The screen is acrylic, but it’s one of the most delicate parts of your
Freedom Mini-laptop. Here are a few pointers for looking after it:

Use a clean cloth to wipe the screen, being careful not to scratch it.•

Use a carry case to protect it. •

Open and close your Freedom Mini-laptop gently. •

Be careful not to drop anything on your Freedom Mini-laptop, or spill •
your tea on it.

Don’t use chemical cleaners, or wipe the screen with your hand.•

2.2 Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

The Hard Disk Drive is the bit that stores all your data, look after it by keeping
your Freedom Mini-laptop steady when in use.

2.3 Battery pack

The battery likes temperatures between 20°C-30°C, anything else •
may shorten its life.

The battery will short circuit if punctured or reassembled.•

2.4 Keyboard

It’s easy for your keyboard to get grubby, here are a few tips for a
spring clean:

Use a little brush to remove dust from between the keys, then moisten •
a cloth with water and wipe the keys gently.

Avoid using too much water – if water seeps into the keyboard, •
its circuit board could be damaged.

2.5 Touchpad

The touchpad is pressure sensitive, so be careful not to scratch it or •
rest anything heavy on it.

If it’s dirty, moisten a soft cloth and wipe the pad smoothly.•

Don’t put the battery near or into the fire – it might explode.•

Your Local Authority will be able to tell you how you can •
recycle your battery.

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3. Taking it with you

4. Backing up

The great thing about your Freedom Mini-laptop, is that it goes
where you go.

3.1 Things to remember

Don’t forget to charge the battery.1.

Use a carry case to keep it safe.2.

If you’re taking your Freedom Mini-laptop in the car, don’t 3.
leave it in the sun, keep it someplace cool and shady.

If you’re leaving the country, check the voltage type in the 4.
countries you’re visiting. Your Freedom Mini-laptop comes
with a universal AC adapter, so if anything, you’ll only need
a power cord to connect the different outlets.

Got everything you need? Spare battery, AC adapter, 5.
manual? Off you go then.

It’s best not to move the Freedom Mini-laptop while it’s running, this
could disturb the HDD – put it into standby or hibernation mode first.

Look after your data.

While we’ve tested the Freedom Mini-laptop to make sure all your valuable
documents will be safe, always remember to back up your information
because there are many impossible to foresee events that could result in
disaster. What if your Freedom Mini-laptop is stolen for example, or attacked
by a virus?

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5. Getting started

5.2 Removing the battery

First, turn off and unplug your Freedom Mini-laptop.1.

Turn the computer over on a flat clean surface so you can access the base.2.

Slide the battery latches inwards.3.

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Pull the battery pack out toward 4.

(as shown on the opposite page).

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5.1 Installing the battery

Before getting started, you’ll need to charge your Freedom Mini-laptop.
You can power it with the AC adapter or use the removable battery pack.

If your Freedom Mini-laptop doesn’t have its battery pack installed when
you receive it, simply place the battery pack into the slots on the back
of the Freedom Mini-laptop (

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WARNING! For safety reasons, don’t dismantle the battery pack,
or dispose of it in a fire and keep it away from children.

Don’t try and remove the battery pack while the Freedom Mini-laptop is
turned on as this might result in loss of data.

5.3 Connecting the AC adapter

Your Freedom Mini-laptop comes with a universal AC adapter with
an input voltage of 100V to 240V.

Follow the steps below to connect the adapter:

Connect the adapter to the power cord.5.

Plug the DC end of the adapter into the power jack of the 6.
Freedom Mini-laptop

Insert the AC end into a wall socket 7.

Check the connections are correct before you turn on your 8.
Freedom Mini-laptop.

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