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Copyright © 2009
All Right Reserved - Printed in China
Q1088 Netbook User's Manual
Original Issue: 2009/07
This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Netbook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accu-
racy and is subject to change without notice.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mecha-
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  • Page 1 Copyright © 2009 All Right Reserved - Printed in China Q1088 Netbook User's Manual Original Issue: 2009/07 This manual guides you in setting up and using your new Netbook PC. Information in the manual has been carefully checked for accu- racy and is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Netbook manufacturer. Using other types of battery or AC adapter may heighten the risk of fire or explosion. Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and your • Incorrectly placed batteries may result in an explosion. Netbook.
  • Page 3 Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL • When traveling, do not check your Netbook as baggage. You can pulled out evenly in order not to bend its connecting pins. Also, be- put your Netbook through an X-ray security machine, but never put fore you connect the power cord, make sure that both connectors your Netbook through a metal detector.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices RF exposure Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in con- for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 5 Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL CE Notice (European Union) ered on • Don not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that This symbol indicates this Q1088 Netbook computer complies appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the with the EMC Directive and the European Union’s Low Voltage Di- computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it rective.
  • Page 6 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac- turer. Discard used battery according to the manufacturer’s instruc- tions. BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) Most Netbook computers are classified by the Bureau of Standards, Meteorology and Inspection (BSMI) as Class B information technol- ogy equipment (ITE).
  • Page 7 Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 8 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of a Netbook computer! Your new Netbook features the most innovative features in portable computing technology. It combines state-of-the-art ergonomics with sophisticated architecture, providing you with a personal computer that is compact, powerful, and easy to use. Designed for a wide range of general, business, and personal productivity applications, this Netbook is an ideal choice for use in the office, at home, and on the road.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Contents Chapter 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem ............16 Safety Instructions ................I Chapter 4 Recovery Update Regulatory Notices ................III How to restore your Booktop to factory defaults......18 Preface ...................VII Chapter 1 BEFORE YOU START Make sure you have everything ..........4 VIII Familiarize yourself with the computer ........

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Before You Start

    Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Chapter 1 BEFORE YOU START This chapter will show you how to operate your Q1088 Netbook computer, including turning the computer on/off, using touch-pad, keyboard, battery, and so on. If you are new to computers and to the operating system, this chapter will guide you through some of the new exciting features.
  • Page 11 TAKING CARE OF YOUR Netbook PC To prevent possible overheating of the DO NOT place or drop objects on the computer's processor, make sure you computer and DO NOT apply heavy don't block the openings provided for pressure on it. ventilation.
  • Page 12 Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Avoid sudden changes in temperature D O N O T e x p o s e t o d u s t a n d / o r or humidity by keeping it away fromA/C corrosive chemicals. and heating vents.

  • Page 13: Make Sure You Have Everything

    1.1 Make sure you have everything 1.2 Familiarize yourself with the computer When you receive your Netbook PC, unpack it carefully, and OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL check to make sure you have all the items listed below. For a pre- configured model you should have the following: To open the display panel, simply lift the lid up.

  • Page 14: Front Overview

    Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL FRONT OVERVIEW Item Function Camera The built-in 0.3 megapixel camera allows you to snap a photo or create a video chat or video conference with just a click. Microphone The built-in microphone allows for stereo reception and transmission of voice and/ or other audio data onto your Netbook.

  • Page 15: Left Side Overview

    LEFT SIDE OVERVIEW RIGHT SIDE OVERVIEW The following is a brief description of the left side of the Netbook. Item Function Item Function The power adapter port allows you to plug Microphone The microphone jack allows you to connect Power Adapter in the AC adapter to power your Netbook Jack an external mono microphone.

  • Page 16: Back Overview

    Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL BACK OVERVIEW Kensington The Kensington lock slot allows you to Lock Slot secure your Netbook to an immovable object The following is an overview of the back of the Netbook. with an optional security cable.

  • Page 17: Bottom Overview

    BOTTOM OVERVIEW The following is an overview of the bottom of the Netbook. Item Function The 3G module compartment contains Compartment the 3G module Cover (Not available in all configurations). The battery bay contains the internal Lithium-Ion battery. It can be opened Lithium-Ion for the removal of the battery when Battery Bay...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Chapter 2 GETTING STARTED...

  • Page 19: Power Sources

    2.1 Power Sources Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. CAUTION Contact your local recycling center or waste disposal Your computer has two types of power source: a Lithium-Ion battery operator to properly dispose of batteries according to the or an AC adapter. local laws and regulations of your region. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS PRESERVING BATTERY LIFE The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook PC and charging the battery.

  • Page 20: Starting Your Netbook

    Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL 2.2 Starting Your Notebook continues to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode. There is no POWER ON guarantee your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point.

  • Page 21: Status Indicators

    Status Indicators The status indicator lights correspond to specific operating modes. • Batteries subjected to shocks, vibrations or extreme These modes are: Power on/ Suspend status, battery/AC adapter temperatures can be permanently damaged. status, hard drive activity (HDD), Num Lock, Caps Lock, and 3G/ Wireless LAN activity.

  • Page 22: Using Function Keys

    Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Using Function Keys Using the TouchPad Your computer has 8 function keys, F1 through F8. The functions A TouchPad pointing device comes built into your computer. It is assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.
  • Page 23 and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once. Double-Clicking Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button.
  • Page 24 Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Chapter 3 Troubleshooting / Q&A This chapter contains advice and solutions to a few basic troubles you might encounter when you use Q1088 Netbook. Please refer to this chapter and follow the instructions to solve troubles.

  • Page 25: Identifying The Problem

    TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure Copyright-protected technology before pursuing complex troubleshooting: This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is 1. Turn off your notebook. protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use 2.
  • Page 26 Q1088 Netbook USER’S MANUAL Chapter 4 Recovery Update...

  • Page 27: How To Restore Your Booktop To Factory Defaults

    How to restore your Booktop to factory defaults Time to restore: When your computer is infected by virus or there is 4. Then the prompt “Restore Image?” will appear on the menu. We any other reason that you want to restore your operation system to recommend you to select “YES”...

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