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eCAFÉ™ - TAKE IT TO GO!™ ...................................................................................................................................2
1.1.
Handling your Netbook ........................................................................................................................................2
1.2.
A comprehensive package...................................................................................................................................3
1.3.
A closer look at your eCAFÉ™ ............................................................................................................................3
2.
THE eCAFÉ™, UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED ...................................................................................................4
2.1.
My eCAFÉ™........................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.
Turning the eCAFÉ™ on......................................................................................................................................5
2.3.
Technical specifications .......................................................................................................................................6
2.4.
Multifunction keyboard.........................................................................................................................................9
2.5.
An ultra-mobile computer suited to large files ....................................................................................................10
2.6.
Extensive connectivity options for countless applications .................................................................................. 11
2.7.
A desktop device AND a mobile device .............................................................................................................13
2.7.1.
Operating the eCAFÉ™ when connected to the mains ........................................................................13
2.7.2.
Operating the eCAFÉ™ with the built-in battery................................................................................... 13
2.7.3.
Installing and removing the battery ...................................................................................................... 14
2.7.4.
Optimising your use of the battery........................................................................................................ 17
2.8.
Shutting your eCAFÉ™ down ............................................................................................................................17
2.9.
Restoring your system .......................................................................................................................................19
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FIRST STEPS WITH MY eCAFÉ™ ............................................................................................................................20
3.1.
Accessing the applications.................................................................................................................................20
3.2.
Connecting an external display ..........................................................................................................................22
3.3.
Mastering the touchpad .....................................................................................................................................22
3.4.
Accessing the online help and tutorials ..............................................................................................................23
3.5.
Extensive contents to take you further ...............................................................................................................23
3.6.
Connecting to the Internet..................................................................................................................................24
3.6.1.
eCAFÉ™ Connect and the WiFi feature............................................................................................... 24
3.6.2.
Connecting to the Internet via an Ethernet cable.................................................................................. 27
3.6.3.
Determining the connection status ....................................................................................................... 28
3.7.
Sending and receiving emails ............................................................................................................................29
3.8.
Chatting with friends ..........................................................................................................................................29
3.9.
Using the webcam .............................................................................................................................................30
3.10. Using the OpenOffice.org suite..........................................................................................................................30
3.10.1.
Creating, editing and saving a document using OpenOffice.org Writer (Text Editor)............................ 32
3.10.2.
Creating, editing and saving a spreadsheet using OpenOffice.org Calc (Spreadsheet) ....................... 34
3.10.3.
Creating, editing and saving a slideshow using OpenOffice.org Impress (Presentations) .................... 36
3.11. Saving data to a removable media (USB key, memory card) .............................................................................41
3.12. Protection software for your eCAFÉ™ ...............................................................................................................42
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................................................44
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................45
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Summary of Contents for Hercules eCafe EC-1000W
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
EC-1000W CONTENTS eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO!™ ...........................2 1.1. Handling your Netbook ............................2 1.2. A comprehensive package...........................3 1.3. A closer look at your eCAFÉ™ ..........................3 THE eCAFÉ™, UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED ....................4 2.1. My eCAFÉ™................................4 2.2. Turning the eCAFÉ™ on............................5 2.3. -
Page 2: Ecafé™ - Take It To Go
EC-1000W eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO!™ Thank you for trusting Hercules and choosing to purchase the eCAFÉ™ Netbook. The eCAFÉ™ has been designed to allow you to communicate and create or edit documents such as text files, slideshows or even images;... -
Page 3: A Comprehensive Package
7 Starter Edition operating system. It can be enriched with the installation of applications compatible with this system. In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S.A.'s liability be bound in the event of damages of any kind (including, but not limited to the loss of data) resulting from the installation or use or incorrect use of these applications. -
Page 4: The Ecafé™, Unequalled And Unrivalled
EC-1000W 2. THE eCAFÉ™, UNEQUALLED AND UNRIVALLED The eCAFÉ™ Netbook features a very wide range of applications and extensive connectivity interfaces, which will enable you to instantly connect to the world that is best suited to your use: work, communications, games or multimedia. -
Page 5: Turning The Ecafé™ On
EC-1000W 2.2. Turning the eCAFÉ™ on - Open the display (1) and press the On/Off button located on the left-hand side of the device (2). Do not exert excessive strength on the hinges when opening the display. Do not hold your eCAFÉ™... -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
EC-1000W 2.3. Technical specifications 1. Webcam 6. Left touchpad button 11. Hard disk drive activity 2. 10.1" LCD display 7. Touchpad indicator 3. Loudspeakers 8. Right touchpad button 12. Battery operation 4. UK or US keyboard 9. Numeric lock indicator indicator 5. - Page 7 EC-1000W 1. Removable battery 3. Air extraction grate 2. Battery locking tabs 4. Component access cover (memory, hard disk, etc.) Any attempt to open the cover will cancel the warranty. This part of your eCAFÉ™ is liable to heat during operation and charging. This is normal.
- Page 8 EC-1000W 1. Not used 3. Microphone connector 2. USB ports 4. Headphones connector 1. Memory card reader 4. Ethernet port 7. Kensington® lock 2. USB port 5. VGA output connector 3. Not used 6. Power supply port 8/46 – User Manual...
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Page 9: Multifunction Keyboard
EC-1000W 2.4. Multifunction keyboard The eCAFÉ™ features an extended keyboard allowing you to control the display's settings. UK keyboard: US keyboard: Put the eCAFÉ™ to Deactivate/Reactivate standby audio output Switch from the LCD display to an external Lower the volume... -
Page 10: An Ultra-Mobile Computer Suited To Large Files
EC-1000W 2.5. An ultra-mobile computer suited to large files Equipped with a hard disk drive and a multiple-format card reader, the eCAFÉ™ enables you to take your most precious files with you, regardless of their size. Hard disk drive The eCAFÉ™... -
Page 11: Extensive Connectivity Options For Countless Applications
EC-1000W 2.6. Extensive connectivity options for countless applications The ports and connectivity interfaces built into your eCAFÉ™ enable you to connect all kind of USB peripherals, such as a mouse or an external hard disk drive, to your ultra-mobile personal computer. - Page 12 EC-1000W Audio connectors To initiate a communication or view a video, please connect a microphone, headphones and/or a headset featuring a built-in microphone to the relevant connector: - The jack output connector to connect headphones or a headset - The jack input connector to connect an MP3...
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Page 13: A Desktop Device And A Mobile Device
EC-1000W 2.7. A desktop device AND a mobile device Both a desktop device and a mobile device at once, the eCAFÉ™ can be used everywhere thanks to its dual power supply (mains or battery). 2.7.1. Operating the eCAFÉ™ when connected to the mains Use the included power adaptor to power your eCAFÉ™. -
Page 14: Installing And Removing The Battery
EC-1000W 2.7.3. Installing and removing the battery You may need to install or remove the battery, e.g. when replacing the battery. Before installing or removing the battery: first, place the locking tabs in the "Unlocked" position; install or remove the battery, then place the locking tabs in the "Locked" position again. - Page 15 EC-1000W Installing the battery User Manual – 15/46...
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Page 17: Optimising Your Use Of The Battery
EC-1000W 2.7.4. Optimising your use of the battery Your Netbook's lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery may be charged at any time. Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the computer for 30 days. Check beforehand that it is charged to 70% of its capacity. The device must be stored in a room in which the temperature ranges from 5 to 35°C, and should not be left... - Page 18 EC-1000W Advanced power management options Other power management options are available in Windows 7. They particularly allow you to adapt eCAFÉ™ to your type of use, so as to give priority to performances or energy savings, or to set the balance between performances and energy savings.
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Page 19: Restoring Your System
EC-1000W 2.9. Restoring your system If you feel that your eCAFÉ™ is no longer as effective as it was originally (slower access to programmes, recurrent “crashes”, etc.), you can restore the system, i.e. recover a “clean” system identical to the one available when you purchased your netbook. -
Page 20: First Steps With My Ecafé
EC-1000W 3. FIRST STEPS WITH MY eCAFÉ™ 3.1. Accessing the applications When your computer starts up, you access the Windows Desktop, that contains a selection of shortcuts leading to the main applications of your eCAFÉ™ icon opens the eCAFÉ™ portal, which allows you to access your online world, use your personal online storage space, view detailed information about the eCAFÉ™... - Page 21 EC-1000W eCAFÉ Update Manager can provide you with the latest versions of the software (eCAFÉ Email Center, eCAFÉ™ CONNECT, eCAFÉ™ Webcam Station, etc.) or new applications specifically developed by Hercules for your eCAFÉ™. Note: You need an Internet connection to access the update server.
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Page 22: Connecting An External Display
EC-1000W 3.2. Connecting an external display When at home or working at the office, you can connect your Netbook to a larger screen, e.g. to surf the Internet or work on large spreadsheets. To do so, simply connect your eCAFÉ™ to a VGA display using the device's VGA connector. -
Page 23: Accessing The Online Help And Tutorials
EC-1000W Other actions are confirmed by means of a double-click (opening audio or video contents or a document, for instance): Either by pressing the left touchpad button twice Either by briefly tapping the touchpad twice The right touchpad button is generally used to access the selected object's properties. -
Page 24: Connecting To The Internet
EC-1000W Loading my files via a network connection: To load files via a network connection, you must connect your eCAFÉ™ to a network using the Ethernet port or a WiFi connection. You can then access the relevant files via the network. - Page 25 EC-1000W - If necessary, activate your eCAFÉ™'s WiFi feature by pressing the button located at the front of the eCAFÉ™ to the left, then releasing it. The computer's WiFi indicator should light up. By default, eCAFÉ™ uses the last setting of the WiFi function. So, if you deactivated the function when using the netbook, you must reactivate it when next starting up eCAFÉ™...
- Page 26 EC-1000W When your eCAFə is connected to the Internet, the application may ask you download the latest version of eCAFəConnect. This will allow you to use the optimised version of the software. Connecting manually to a non-secure network (no safety key type appears in the Secure field): - In the Manual connection window, select the required network.
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Page 27: Connecting To The Internet Via An Ethernet Cable
EC-1000W If the connection to the chosen network fails in the Infrastructure mode, check your router's security settings (safety key, MAC address filtering etc.). Note: The Infrastructure mode is a communication mode that consists in creating a network connecting several computers equipped with a WiFi feature via a wireless access point such as an Internet box, a modem/router or a router connected to a modem. -
Page 28: Determining The Connection Status
EC-1000W An information window displays in your eCAFÉ™'s status bar, enabling you to view the network connection. Then, launch your Internet browser. 3.6.3. Determining the connection status The eCAFÉ™ Connect icon appears in the notification area. It provides updated information about the... -
Page 29: Sending And Receiving Emails
EC-1000W 3.7. Sending and receiving emails Access eCAFÉ™ Email Center Whether at home or "on the road", it is often useful to be able to access your email account. Once you are connected to the Internet, you can send and receive emails and attachments with eCAFÉ™ Email Center. -
Page 30: Using The Webcam
EC-1000W 3.9. Using the webcam Access eCAFÉ™ Webcam Station Explore another side of digital communications thanks to the webcam built into your eCAFÉ™: Take pictures, Record video clips easily with the super user-friendly Hercules eCAFÉ™ Webcam Station. Photo capture in 3 modes: simple, continuous, timer... - Page 31 EC-1000W Each application can be run from Windows Desktop. Access OpenOffice.org Impress (Presentations) by clicking on the icon. Access OpenOffice.org Calc (Spreadsheet) by clicking on the icon. Access OpenOffice.org Writer (Text Editor) by clicking on the icon. User Manual – 31/46...
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Page 32: Creating, Editing And Saving A Document Using Openoffice.org Writer (Text Editor)
EC-1000W 3.10.1. Creating, editing and saving a document using OpenOffice.org Writer (Text Editor) Access OpenOffice.org Writer (Text Editor) 32/46 – User Manual... - Page 33 EC-1000W User Manual – 33/46...
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Page 34: Creating, Editing And Saving A Spreadsheet Using Openoffice.org Calc (Spreadsheet)
EC-1000W 3.10.2. Creating, editing and saving a spreadsheet using OpenOffice.org Calc (Spreadsheet) Access OpenOffice.org Calc (Spreadsheet) 34/46 – User Manual... - Page 35 EC-1000W User Manual – 35/46...
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Page 36: Creating, Editing And Saving A Slideshow Using Openoffice.org Impress (Presentations)
EC-1000W 3.10.3. Creating, editing and saving a slideshow using OpenOffice.org Impress (Presentations) Access OpenOffice.org Impress (Presentations) We shall now create a simple slideshow in 5 steps, using the Slideshow Wizard that launches when you click on the Presentations icon located on your desktop. - Page 37 EC-1000W 3. Select a Slide transition and the speed of the transition between two slides. Click on Next. 4. Enter the information that you wish to include in your slideshow. You will be able to amend this information after. Click on Next.
- Page 38 EC-1000W 5. Select the pages that will comprise the structure of your slideshow. Click on Create. Your slideshow is now displayed in OpenOffice.org Impress. You can now finalise your presentation by creating objects, connectors, etc. 38/46 – User Manual...
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Page 41: Saving Data To A Removable Media (Usb Key, Memory Card)
EC-1000W 3.11. Saving data to a removable media (USB key, memory card) In this section, we will explain how to back up your data on various media. You can also connect to the website www.ecafe.hercules.com. In the section dedicated to the eCAFÉ™, you will find all the information you require to back up your data. -
Page 42: Protection Software For Your Ecafé
EC-1000W 3.12. Protection software for your eCAFÉ™ If you often connect to the Internet and use your eCAFÉ™ to download games, programs and music, your system is exposed to the risk of malicious applications, such as viruses. These applications are able to spread to other systems via the emails you send to your friends, and can alter your system's settings and corrupt it. -
Page 43: Index
EC-1000W INDEX Battery, 14 Netbook, 2 eCAFÉ™, 2, 3, 5, 10, 29, 30, 41 OpenOffice.org Calc (Spreadsheet), 21, 31, eCAFÉ™ Connect, 21, 27, 28 OpenOffice.org Impress (Presentations), 21, eCAFÉ™ Email Center, 21 31, 36 eCAFÉ™ Portal, 20 OpenOffice.org Writer (Text Editor), 21, 31, 32 eCAFÉ™... -
Page 44: Technical Support
EC-1000W TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have trouble using your device or one of its components, please connect to the http://ts.hercules.com/ website and select your language. Here, you will be able to access different services (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the latest versions of all available drivers and software) that may help you solve your problem. -
Page 45: Warranty Information
; (3) For any other reason not relating to a material or manufacturing defect; (4) In the event of non-observance of the instructions provided in the User Manual or by our Technical Support; (5) To any software not edited by Guillemot, said software being covered by a specific warranty granted by the software's editor;... - Page 46 Software to a specific use. In no event shall Guillemot Corporation S.A.'s liability be engaged in the event of damages of any kind arising from the use or the incapacity to use the Software.