LEXIBOOK MFC100GB Instruction Manual

LEXIBOOK MFC100GB Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MFC100GB MFC100GBIM0488.indd 1 27/11/08 18:02:57...
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  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing this Lexibook Laptop MFC00GB. The Lexibook Laptop is more than an educative tool, specially designed for children age 6 and up. It is also a complete laptop with many applications: Word Processor to type reports or essays, integrated mailbox software to send and receive e-mails, Internet Explorer for browsing the net for school projects...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    . Keep these instructions. . Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use the product on your lap for more than 0 minutes, with at least a 5 minutes break. 6. Do not use this unit near water.
  • Page 5: Start-Up Guide

    . Connect the AC adaptor’s DC output plug to the DC IN port on the back side of the computer. . Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. The battery charge indicator on the front of the computer should glow.
  • Page 6 “Windows CE Basics”. . Browse through the topics available to learn how to use Windows® CE. Note: You can also press the F1 key while the desktop is displayed or when using Windows Explorer to open the “Help” dialog box.
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Laptop

    4. Caps Lock indicator (green): indicates when the caps lock function is turned on or off. 5. Power ON/ Power OFF button: press to turn the laptop on. Press and hold for about 5 seconds to turn off the unit manually.
  • Page 8 Back side . DC IN 9.8V : the AC adaptor connects to this socket. Use only the AC adaptor supplied with the laptop. Using the wrong adaptor can damage the product. . Mouse-only USB port : use this port to connect a USB mouse (not included).
  • Page 9: Unpacking The Device

    INSTALLATION Mouse connection You can use the mouse-only USB port on the back of the laptop to plug in a mouse (reference MFA0, sold separately). Headphones connection On the left side of the unit is a headphones socket, suitable for any normal earphones fitted with a .5mm jack plug.
  • Page 10 • Never turn off or reset your Lexibook Laptop while the hard disk is in use, doing so can result in loss or destruction of your data. Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off the laptop before turning it back on.
  • Page 11 The lithium battery is intended to use only with this laptop. Do not disassemble the battery. Do not dispose of the battery in fire or water. To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery, do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts.
  • Page 12: Using The Touchpad

    The Touch Pad is a rectangular electronic panel located just below your keyboard. To use the Touch Pad, simply touch and move your finger tip across it in the direction you want the cursor to go. The button located below the Touch Pad can be used like the left and right buttons on a mouse.
  • Page 13 • The “SDCard” drive icon appears when you insert a SD card into the corresponding slot of the laptop. Double-click the icon to display the files stored on the SD card (refer to the “SD Card Reader” section p. ).
  • Page 14 6. Select the files you want to add to the playlist by ticking them, then click “OK”. 7. The new playlist will be displayed on the next screen. Click the “+” icon in the lower part of the window to add other files or click the “PLAY” icon.
  • Page 15 . Follow steps  and  above or double-click the “Tcpmp” icon, or click “Start”, then select “Programs” and click “Tcpmp” to launch the application. 2. To open a video file, click “File”, then the “Open file” option from the drop-down menu. On the next screen, double-click the desired video file to launch the playback.
  • Page 16 After you have started the program for the third time, you will be able to tick the “Do not show this dialog box again” option. Note: For updates or detailed information about the features of the “SoftMaker Presentations”...
  • Page 17 Use the available options to adjust the volume and the sounds. Wikipedia Double-click this icon to go directly to the Wikipedia homepage. Wikipedia is the biggest multilingual free-content encyclopaedia on the Internet. A useful tool for school projects. MFC100GBIM0488.indd 17 27/11/08 18:03:13...
  • Page 18: Pdf Reader

    3. The files stored on the USB key will be displayed on screen. Note: • You can plug a USB key and a USB mouse in the corresponding USB ports located on the back of the unit (see p.8).Other USB devices may not be compatible.
  • Page 19: Internet Connection

    • The MFC100GB is compatible with USB1.1 and USB 2.0. USB Flash Drives. However, with USB 2.0 USB Flash Drives, the data transfer speed will be the same as for USB 1.1 USB Flash Drives. To remove the USB key safely: .
  • Page 20 With the Lexibook WiFi USB key MFA0 (sold separately), the MFC00GB can wirelessly access the internet: . Plug the WiFi USB key MFA0 (sold separately) into the USB key-only USB port at the back of the laptop. . The wireless information menu will be displayed automatically.
  • Page 21: Internet Security

    5. Click “Connect” again to connect to the network. You can now start surfing the internet wire- lessly. Note: • To surf the internet wirelessly, you must use the Lexibook WiFi USB key. Only use this key to connect to the wireless networks. • Double-click the internet connection icon in the task bar at any time to open the wireless information menu.
  • Page 22: E-Mail Application

    WARNING: Some online email services (such as Hotmail) might not work properly with this application. SD CARD READER You can insert a SD card up to GB (not included) in the integrated SD card reader on the left side of the unit. To access a SD card contents: .
  • Page 23: Resetting The System

    • First charge the battery, connect the adapter to the laptop and then turn on your computer. • Make sure the power indicator is lit up when you use the integrated battery or AC adapter. • If these methods do not work, contact the nearest service center.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Short service time of battery • Make sure the battery is fully charged. • Make sure the battery is not used for an excessive long time after being fully charged. • Recharge the battery before using it again. • Due to the battery’s chemical properties, it’s normal that after frequent use, the battery’s service time shortens.
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    • Do not put your fingers or sharp objects directly on the surface and never spray cleaner directly onto the display. • Do not press on, or store any objects on the cover when it is closed. Doing so may cause the LCD to break.
  • Page 26: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Declare under our sole responsibility that the following product: Kind of product: Personal computer Type designation: MFC00GB Complies with both the EMC Directive (004/08/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (006/95/ EC) and R&TTE Directive (999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.

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