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FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Conventions of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware - Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
The Keyboard - Keyboard System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices - Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Writable Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Software - Preloaded Software; Adding Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
System Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Why Use the Help and Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 3: Mobile Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Battery Operation - Charging; Changing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Measures; Standby and Hibernate Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety & Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Travel - Travel Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Memory - To Upgrade a Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Using the Help and Support Center ......31 WinBook Users’ Manual and the Help and Support Center ..33 System Restore .

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    8/6/03 9:03 AM Page 2 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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.

  • Page 3: Conventions Of This Manual

    Page 3 Preface Conventions of This Manual Every attempt has Using this manual will help you get the most from your WinBook ® been made to keep notebook computer. Keep the manual and the Quickstart Guide with this manual current,...
  • Page 4 Support Center. For specific information on how to use the Help and Support Center, refer to the “Windows Help and Support” chapter in this manual. In order to get the optimal usage out of your WinBook notebook, you should remember the following: •...
  • Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:03 AM Page 5 Preface • Be sure to discharge static electricity from your body before touching the computer or keyboard. • Use the same caution you would with any electronic equipment. Keep food, drinks, smoke and ashes away from your computer.

  • Page 6: C-Series Manual 0728 8/6/03 9:03 Am

    9:03 AM Page 6 WinBook C Series User’s Manual The information in this document and the associated WinBook notebook Help file is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by the manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that might appear in this document or the associated WinBook notebook Help file.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Getting Started

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:03 AM Page 7 Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started...
  • Page 8 Your WinBook notebook is designed for those who need the full power of a desktop PC in a thin, light and easily portable package. You can take the power of your computer almost anywhere you go.

  • Page 9: Hardware - Inventory

    Check the inventory checklist will need to install the battery that came in the WinBook notebook box to be sure that all the components before use. See Chapter 3 for instructions, if needed.

  • Page 10: The Winbook Notebook - The Front; The Right Side; The Rear; The Left Side; The Bottom; Inside The Notebook

    WinBook C Series User’s Manual The WinBook Notebook Save the inner box Before you begin using your WinBook notebook, you should take a and all inserts and moment to familiarize yourself with the various ports, bays, connectors, inner packaging. If you later need to ship or store and indicators that make up your system.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Getting Started from the factory. To learn more on how to program the easy start buttons of your WinBook, refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows for detailed instructions. The Card Reader supports the four popular storage formats for remov- able media.
  • Page 12 The tray will slide open. through the USB port, not all USB devices have a The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port of your WinBook allows you to pass-through to permit a chain of connected devices. A pow- add a wide variety of devices to your machine.
  • Page 13 The Cooling Fan Vents allows airflow into and throughout your WinBook notebook and keeps the interior within proper operating temperatures. Do not block this vent when the WinBook notebook is in use. Do not operate your WinBook notebook inside a tight-fitting cover or case that blocks the cooling vent.
  • Page 14 WinBook C Series User’s Manual The Left Side (Figure 1.4) The Cooling Fan Vent admits air into your WinBook notebook and keeps the interior within proper operating temperatures. Do not block this vent when the WinBook notebook is in use. Do not operate your WinBook notebook inside a tight-fitting cover or case that blocks the cooling vent.
  • Page 15 Do not key to another location in case block these vents when the WinBook is in use. Do not operate your note- the sticker comes loose or is lost. book inside a tight-fitting cover or case that blocks the cooling vents.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:03 AM Page 16 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Figure 1.5: Bottom View of the WinBook Notebook The sharpness of the Battery Bay Battery Release Levers screen will vary with your viewing angle.
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:03 AM Page 17 Chapter 1: Getting Started Num Lock: A blue light indicates that the Num Lock function has been activated. The embedded number pad will be enabled. Caps Lock: A blue light indicates that the CapsLock function has been activated.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:03 AM Page 18 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Figure 1.7: Device Indicator Panel Battery Battery Power Power Charge Microphone CD/DVD Hard Caps Scroll Wireless Card Disk Lock Lock...

  • Page 19: Power On

    Chapter 1: Getting Started Power On The first time you use your WinBook notebook, use your AC power adapter. This will allow your battery to fully charge. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your battery 3 times. This will help calibrate the electronics that monitor and maintain the battery charge.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 20 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Figure 1.8: The WinBook Keyboard Once you are experi- enced with Windows, you will find that you can change the look and...
  • Page 21 Keyboard System Controls In addition to its function as a normal keyboard, your keyboard also contains controls for various aspects of your WinBook notebook, includ- ing the intensity of the LCD screen. These controls appear in blue on the keys and are activated by pressing the [Fn] key (the key in the lower left...

  • Page 22: Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices - Touchpad

    WinBook C Series User’s Manual Mouse Buttons & Pointing Devices Search Help & Support Your WinBook notebook comes with a built-in touchpad and can support Center using keywords: an external mouse via the USB ports. If you use an external USB mouse, pointing device you can use it simultaneously with the touchpad.

  • Page 23: Lcd Display

    WinBook notebook—[Fn]+[F7] and [Fn]+[F6]—to adjust brightness. Depending on the screen that was built into your WinBook notebook, your display will support a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or greater. If you use the Windows Display Properties window to change down...

  • Page 24: Audio/Sound - Built-In Speakers; Built-In Microphone

    Windows or by turning the volume control knob located on the front of the WinBook. Refer to the Help and Support Center within Windows for more informa- Search Help & Support Center using keywords: tion.
  • Page 25 5. Be sure to carefully center the CD and press it into place on the loading tray. Since your WinBook notebook is meant to be portable, the CD is secured onto the tray rather than simply resting in a recess.

  • Page 26: Writable Optical Drive

    8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 26 WinBook C Series User’s Manual In general, your software will control the CD-ROM directly. Data CDs are accessed via the software. Consult your software instructions for the operations of a data CD. Windows compatible CD-ROMs will usually have an autoplay feature that starts the program when the CD is detected.

  • Page 27: Software - Preloaded Software; Adding Software

    Center using keywords: If you purchased some other software, or if you already own software that you will be installing on your new WinBook notebook system, or uninstall software if you buy software at a later date, you will need to know how to install that software on the WinBook notebook system.
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 28...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Windows Help And Support

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 29 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support...
  • Page 30 WinBook computer. Also found within this resource are applications that you can run to help maintain and troubleshoot your WinBook such as system restore, remote assistance, and system configuration utility. For further information on any item in this chapter, just type the keyword in the Search box of the Help and Support Center.

  • Page 31: Using The Help And Support Center

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 31 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Using the Help and Support Center Obtaining access to the Help and Support Center is just a key press or mouse click away.
  • Page 32 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 32 WinBook C Series User’s Manual It is through this home page that you will find easy access Figure 2.2: Help and Support Center Search Box to the many resources the Help and Support Center has to offer.

  • Page 33: Winbook Users' Manual And The Help And Support Center

    Page 33 Chapter 2: Windows Help and Support Figure 2.4: Help and Support Center Main Setup Menu WinBook Users’ Manual and the Help and Support Center This manual was written to complement the Help and Support Center. While the manual doesn’t directly answer many of the questions or...

  • Page 34: System Restore

    Quickstart Guide document • The Help and Support Center gives you the user, the power to solve that came with your WinBook for your own problem or answer your own question without having to the toll free telephone support rely on the traditional methods of support.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Mobile Computing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 35 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing Chapter 3: Mobile Computing...

  • Page 36: Battery Operation - Charging; Changing

    In addition, you can obtain an additional battery that can be swapped into the battery bay of your WinBook notebook to provide even greater battery capacity.
  • Page 37 If you replace the battery with a new one, you might first need to fully battery is in place and has at charge the battery so that the battery gauge in your WinBook notebook least some charge remaining. will be able to accurately measure the battery charge level. Check the WinBook section of the Windows Help and Support center for information about replacing a battery in your system.
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 38 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Figure 3.2: Changing the Battery Above: Slide the release latches to the edge of the notebook.. Top right: Lift the battery out. Right: Remove the battery.

  • Page 39: Power Management - Winbook Notebook Low Power Measures; Standby And Hibernate Modes

    Support Center within Windows. In order to make the most of the mobile computing capabilities of your WinBook notebook, you will need to be aware of how to manage the power consumption of your system. Aggressive power conservation Search Help & Support can provide extended computer usage.
  • Page 40 10%, you will receive a warning to save your work. When the battery level reaches 5%, the unit will move to the Hibernate mode. When the WinBook notebook estimates that there are about 10-15 minutes of power remaining (the actual time will vary with usage), the unit will start to give periodic beeps to remind you to save your work.

  • Page 41: Safety & Operation

    Safety & Operation the Hibernate method. The WinBook notebook does not have a handle or a rough surface for a sure grip, so use a carrying case when traveling. At times, you may want to put both the case and the WinBook notebook within a larger briefcase to conceal the system and reduce the risk of theft.
  • Page 42 The best solution is to carry the WinBook notebook with you. Avoid high and low temperatures. While you travel in the summer, do not leave your WinBook notebook in a car trunk on a hot day.

  • Page 43: Travel - Travel Tips

    Travel Travel Tips • It is a good idea to load common printer drivers onto your WinBook notebook (such as HP Laser Jet and DeskJet drivers). This will allow you to print from many printers at your destination, even if you do not carry your own printer with you.
  • Page 44 However, most public phones are now being upgraded to accept modem/fax connection from portable computers. • Hand your WinBook notebook to an airport attendant rather than setting it on the conveyor for security checks. This will help reduce the possibility of theft.
  • Page 45 9:04 AM Page 45 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing Remember to pack: • Your WinBook notebook • Your AC adapter/power cord • Any international converters for your adapter • Any international converters for your modem • Network cable, if you will be connecting directly to a network •...
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 46...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Upgrading Your System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 47 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your System Chapter 4: Upgrading Your System...

  • Page 48: Memory - To Upgrade A Memory Module

    Since RAM requirements for software programs are constantly increasing, requires SO-DIMM modules. You can con- your WinBook notebook is made to allow for an easy upgrade in system tact the Sales department memory with 200-pin DDR SO-DIMM modules provided by WinBook at the number provided on your Corporation.
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:04 AM Page 49 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your System To Upgrade a Memory Module: Electrostatic Discharge 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter. can cause damage to SO-DIMM modules (and 2.
  • Page 50 14. Turn the unit right side up. Connect your power cord if desired, and restart the computer. Your WinBook notebook should automatically register the new memory. If the memory size indicated during the...

  • Page 51: Upgrading The Hard Drive - To Upgrade Your Hard Drive

    Upgrading the Hard Drive Hardware and software changes quickly. In order to make it easy for you to expand the capacity of your WinBook notebook, the hard drive in your WinBook is made to be easily swapped out for upgrading. You should be sure to back up your hard drive before attempting to change the hard drive.
  • Page 52 8/6/03 9:05 AM Page 52 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Figure 4.3: Bottom of the WinBook notebook Hard Disk Drive 3. Turn the system over. The front of the unit should be facing you. 4. The hard disk drive (HDD) compartment is located in the lower left corner of the unit.
  • Page 53 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:05 AM Page 53 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your System 7. Remove the new hard drive from its anti-static bag. You can use Installing a new or the same anti-static bag to store your old hard drive. replacement hard disk 8.

  • Page 54: Wireless Lan (Optional) - Upgrading To Wireless Lan

    Page 54 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Wireless LAN (optional) Your WinBook has been designed to support the latest networking technol- ogy via a wireless Mini PCI card that conforms to the 802.11x standards. Upgrading to Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter.
  • Page 55 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:05 AM Page 55 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your System 6. Slide the cover toward you then lift it up and away from the notebook. 7. You will now see the Mini PCI slot. To install the wireless card, hold the card with its edge connector toward the Mini PCI slot edge con- nector.

  • Page 56: Firmware Upgrades

    Page 56 WinBook C Series User’s Manual Firmware Upgrades Your WinBook notebook has certain software written into ROM (Read-Only Memory), including the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Setup Program. This firmware, as this software is called when it resides on chips, can be upgraded to provide enhancements. These upgrades can be downloaded from the WinBook Web Page (www.winbookcorp.com)

  • Page 57: Index

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:05 AM Page 57 Index Index...
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com C-Series manual 0728 8/6/03 9:05 AM Page 58 WinBook C Series User’s Manual AC Adapter, 14, 19, 36-41, 43, 45, 49, Monitor, 8, 14, 19, 23 51, 54 External Monitor, 14, 23 ACPI, 39...

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