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Copyright
Copyright © FIC (First International Computer). Corporation 2001. All right reserved.
Disclaimer: FIC Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for
incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use this product.
FIC Corporation reserves the right to change product specification without notice. Information in this document
may change without notice.
No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior
written permission from FIC Corporation.
Safety Instructions
The AquaPAD has been tested for conformance to international safety regulations. Like any electronic device,
however, the AquaPAD should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk
of damage to the AquaPAD, read and follow these safety instructions:
General Guidelines
Read all of these instructions.
Save these instructions for future use.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked in the AquaPAD.
Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service the AquaPAD yourself. Opening or
removing covers that are marked "Do Not Remove" might expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Refer all servicing of marked components to qualified personnel.
Installation Restrictions
1.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
2.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
3.
Do not use this product near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
4.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to
it.
5.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.
6.
Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
7.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.
8.
This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
9.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will tread on the cord.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged
into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating
of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that could resulting a fire or electronic shocks. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
12. To reduce the risk of fire, use at least No. 26 AWG wire for the telecommunication line cord.
13. Always disconnect all telephone lines & all power cords from the wall outlet before servicing or disassembling
this product. And, refer it for servicing to qualified service personal under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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  • Page 1 The AquaPAD has been tested for conformance to international safety regulations. Like any electronic device, however, the AquaPAD should be used with care. To protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the AquaPAD, read and follow these safety instructions: General Guidelines ♦...
  • Page 2 Power cord sets for use in other counties must meet the requirements of the country where you use the AquaPAD. For more information on power cord set requirement, contact your local authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
  • Page 3 Battery (Lithium) NOTE: The following caution statement is located in the service and operating manual or on the label adjacent to the battery. 1. English CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Welcome to AquaPAD! For safe use of your AquaPAD ..............6 Routine Care....................6 Battery Care....................6 AC-DC Adapter Care ...................6 TFT LCD Display Care ................7 Travel Care ....................7 Shipping Care ....................7 Chapter 2 Getting Started Unpacking System ..................9 Checking Accessories .................9...
  • Page 5: Welcome To Aquapad

    The touch panel and stylus replace mouse and keyboard and allow for effortless input and Internet accessing. • Compact Size: Ultra-slim and light, AquaPAD weighs less than 1.15 Kg and measures smaller than a B5 paper size. Its wide 8.4’’ TFT LCD with sharp 800*600 resolutions makes AquaPAD ideal for Internet browsing on the go.
  • Page 6: For Safe Use Of Your Aquapad

    If the power cord becomes damaged (exposed or severed wires, etc.), please purchase a new AC-DC adapter. Use of a damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock. Power off and disconnect the AquaPAD from the AC-DC adapter before unplugging it from the wall socket.
  • Page 7: Tft Lcd Display Care

    Hand-carry AquaPAD in the Carrying Bag (Optional) or a protective case. Do not check it with your luggage. Do not use AquaPAD on an airplane. The radio may function even though you are working off-line. Be aware of the possible effect of airport security devices on your device. There are three types of airport security devices: X-ray machines, magnetic detectors (the device you walk through), and security magnetic wands.
  • Page 8 AquaPAD System User’s Manual...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    AquaPAD. Provide a steady, level and clean surface, near an electrical wall outlet. When opening the box of the AquaPAD, make sure not to damage the box, as you may need to keep it and all packing material for future shipping needs.
  • Page 10: Aquapad Internet Connection

    AquaPAD System User’s Manual AquaPAD Internet Connection AquaPAD is designed to offer the functions and features required for optimal Web browsing. With its wireless local area networking feature let you to experience the real “anytime, anywhere” mobility. The information that you or your business need will be available wherever you are.
  • Page 11: Preparing The Power Supply

    Getting Started Preparing the Power Supply AquaPAD features a two-way power supply that lets you use either batteries or a household AC current. Using Battery The primary source of AquaPAD power is a battery pack. The 3600mAh, 7.4V, 4-cell Lithium battery combined with the Code Morphing Software advantage of the Crusoe processor allows up to 2.8 ~ 3.5 hours of battery life at full on operation (with www...
  • Page 12: Using The Ac-Dc Adapter

    AquaPAD, and then plug the power adapter to a wall socket. The DC-in jack connects the AC-DC adapter provided to recharge the battery. The AC-DC adapter can be used if the battery is low or while the AquaPAD is positioned in its cradle as shown in [Figure. 2.3] below.
  • Page 13: Identifying The Parts

    AquaPAD. The USB ports of AquaPAD support most USB keyboards and pointing devices. Power Button: Press this button to turn full power on/off. Turn on the AquaPAD from the full power off mode via pressing and quick- release the Power button.
  • Page 14 AquaPAD System User’s Manual Internal Microphone: A built-in microphone is located in the upper right front corner. Figure 3.2 The enlarged picture of Power Button and Internal Microphone Internal Speaker: A built-in speaker is located on the upper left front corner. It supports audio features in the software applications.
  • Page 15 Identifying the Parts Suspend Indicator (Left): The LED Indicator blinks and turns to yellow when system in suspend mode. Power Indicator (Middle): The LED Indicator blinks and turns to green when system turns on. Battery charge/Low Indicator (Right): The LED would be blinking amber constantly while battery is charging. And the LED would be off when fully charged.
  • Page 16: Right Side View

    2.8 ~ 3.5 hours @ full on operation (with www access) and more than 24 hours @ STR mode. When not in use, it is recommended that the AquaPAD battery be recharged. The recharging mechanism is built into the AquaPAD.
  • Page 17: Top View

    Memory Card, providing user-accessible storage for user data or downloaded data. This means that any data you download from Internet will not be lost when the AquaPAD is turned off or low on power. You can increase the storage capacity of the AquaPAD by using a CompactFlash Memory Card with a higher capacity.
  • Page 18: Rear View

    Crusoe processor allows up to 2.8 ~ 3.5 hours of battery life at full on operation (with www access). Rapid Charging Cradle (Optional) The AquaPAD includes a cradle into which the AquaPAD unit can be slotted to keep it upright and stable during use. Power charging function...
  • Page 19 Identifying the Parts Figure 3.8 The Rapid Charging Cradle Figure 3.9 The Rapid Charging Cradle with battery...
  • Page 20: Set Up The Cradle

    AquaPAD System User’s Manual Set up the cradle: To attach the AquaPAD to the cradle, place the AquaPAD over the cradle. Please follow these steps: Find the connector on the bottom of the AquaPAD. A rubberized cover protects this connector as shown in [Figure. 3.10] below.
  • Page 21: System Specification

    Hardware Specification Item Feature Dimension 274mm(L) x 164mm(W) x 26.5mm(H) Weight 1.15 Kg (2.53 lbs.) Processor Transmeta Crusoe TM5400/TM5600 ( 500/533 MHz ) Southbridge ALi Super South M1535 Memory SO-DIMM Support, Default 128MB SDRAM 64bit data bus, non ECC support Max system memory support: 256MB Storage CompactFlash 32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB...
  • Page 22: Wince Platform Specification

    AquaPAD System User’s Manual Switches Power Switch (slide) x 1 Brightness Button x 2 (Up and Down) Volume Button x 2 (Up and Down) LED Indicator Support for three LEDs: 1 (Left) for Suspend: Blinking and Off (Yellow) 1 (Middle) for Power: On and Off (Green) 1 (Right) for Charger: Blinking for Battery Low.
  • Page 23: Midori Platform Specification

    System Specifications Midori Platform Specification Item Feature Linux Kernel 2.4.x X window V 4.0.3 Applications Ice Window manager v1.0.8 Gecko internet browser v0.9 support JVM, MP3, Flash, PDF viewer (Xpdf) MPEG player MP3 Player Handwriting Virtual K/B Remote update (platform) Gauge indicator (for battery) Games Calculator...
  • Page 24: Appendix

    This AC-DC adaptor is a dedicated accessory to be used exclusively with AquaPAD, please make sure to read this guideline before use. WARNING Do not use the product at a voltage other than the specified voltage, otherwise can cause fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 25: Appendix

    Solution: AquaPAD is locked up. Close some applications those are not in use, if this doesn’t work, try to restart the AquaPAD by turning power off and on. Be sure to save your data before you restart the system. Question: AquaPAD does not turn on or the TFT LCD display appears to be off, even though the power is on.
  • Page 26 Question: Screen is dark Solution: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause your AquaPAD’s LCD screen to temporarily darken. This is normal for LCD SCREENS AND IS NOT PERMANENT. Question: Display is difficult to see in sunlight or in dark rooms...

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