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  • Page 1 NETBOX User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Symbol Description

    Trademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Version: User’s Manual V1.0 for NETBOX. P/N: 3A221QK00-000-G Symbol description: Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use NETBOX better, and tells you how to avoid problems. WEEE: The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
  • Page 3 Safety Notice : Before using this product, please read the below safety notice carefully, this will help to extend the product’s lifecycle, and work normally. ■ When NETBOX is working, please make sure its ventilation system is working. ■ The power adapter is dissipating heat during normal use, please be sure not to cover it and keep it away from your body to prevent discomfort or injury by heat exposure.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introducing the NETBOX Top View View ....................2 Front Side View View ..................2 Back Side View View ..................3 Bottom View Bottom View .....................3 LED Indicator Introduction ................4 Chapter 2 Placing and connecting the NETBOX Placement of NETBOX On the Desk ..................6 On the Display Back ................6 Connection of NETBOX...

  • Page 5: Top View View

    The NETBOX is very compact and easily to be used on the desktop. It features all the desktop computer capabilities with a slim body design which enables you to use it in a relaxable and comfortable way. This chapter introduces NETBOX’s outlook: ■...
  • Page 6 Introduction NETBOX features all the desktop computer capabilities with a slim body design which enables you to use it in a relaxable and comfortable way. 1-1 Top View 190mm 1-2 Front Side View LLS_LED1 LLS_LED5 Name Description Headphone Out Port Connects to a headphone or amplified speaker Microphone In and S/PDIF In Connects to a microphone or playback devices with...
  • Page 7 1-3 Back Side View Name Description RF(Radio Frequency) Port Connects to antenna Line Out and S/PDIF Out Port Connects to powered analog speakers or record- ing devices with optical connectors(3.5mm jack) Network Port Standard RJ-45 network port Display Output Port Connects to display device USB Ports Connect to USB devices...

  • Page 8: Led Indicator Introduction

    1-5 LED Indicator Introduction Indication Power_ HDD_ LLS_ LLS_ LLS_ LLS_ LLS_ LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 S0(Working Mode) Green S1(Power-Saving Mode) Green S3(Standby Mode) S4(Hibernation Mode) &S5(System Power Off Mode) Blue, Initialization Error r Blink DRAM Error Blue, Blink BIOS Boot Block Fail Blue, Blink...

  • Page 9: Placement Of Netbox

    In this chapter, the placement and the connection of some neces- sary peripherals will be introduced. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Placement of NETBOX ■ Connection of NETBOX...

  • Page 10: On The Desk

    2-1 Placement of NETBOX 1. On the Desk 1. You can install your NETBOX in the mount like the right image. 2. If there is enough space on your desk, you can simply put your NETBOX on the tabletop as shown below. 2.
  • Page 11 2. Fit the NETBOX into the bracket with power button locating at the top for easy touch. 3. After that, you can connect the antenna to your NETBOX. Remove the antenna and lift up the NETBOX straightly to take it out.

  • Page 12: Connection Of Netbox

    2-2 Connection of NETBOX 1. Connect the Antenna Connect the antenna to the RF port of the NETBOX. You can fold the antenna and rotate it in dif- ferent angle as you want. 2. Connect the Monitor Connect a monitor to the NETBOX through DVI connector. 3.

  • Page 13: Network Cable

    4. Connect the Network Cable Connect LAN cable to the RJ-45 port, with the other end connected to a hub or switch. Switch 5. Connect the Power Cord Connect the power adapter to the power input port of the NETBOX, and push the power button to start it.
  • Page 14 This chapter introduces the Windows installation: ■ Install Windows XP ■ Install Drivers in Windows XP...

  • Page 15: Install Windows Xp

    Make sure you have these ready: 1. NETDVD. (It is an optional accessory. If there is no NETDVD in this package, you need other purchase an external USB DVD-ROM drive.) 2. NETBOX driver CD. (In this package) 3. Windows XP Install CD. (Other purchase) Before we continue: ■...
  • Page 16 4. The computer will reboot, and it will start installing Windows XP Operating System. Windows XP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This portion of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP to run on your computer. ● To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. ●...
  • Page 17 8. In this biggest hard disk size screen, you can press [C] to create partitions as you wish, assign them C:, D: or E: logical drive names. Windows XP Professional Setup The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer. Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.

  • Page 18: Install Drivers In Windows Xp

    3-2 Install Drivers in Windows XP 1. When the Windows XP is completely installed, you have to install the necessary drivers before using the NETBOX. Take out the Windows XP Install CD from the USB DVD-ROM drive, and put the NETBOX driver CD inside. 2.

  • Page 19: First Boot

    FoxOS is a newly developed Linux Operating System. If it was purchased and pre-installed by factory, the first time you start your computer, the computer will automatically launch "First Boot". This chapter will guide you through the setup and regis- tration processes.
  • Page 20 4-1 First Boot For the first time, when you start NETBOX with FoxOS, the computer will automatically launch "First Boot". This section will guide you through the setup and registration processes. Please follow below steps to complete the setup. 1. Select the language and click “Forward” to continue. 2.
  • Page 21 4. Select Date and Time, then click “Forward” to continue. 5. Set the “Username” and “Password”, then click “Finish” to complete the setup . This “Password” will be used as the initial root password. 6. The system will come out the login screen, select the user and input the password to login.
  • Page 22 4-2 Desktop 1. Desktop Overview When you login the NETBOX FoxOS system, the screen will display: Log-out Network Turn Off Screenlets Manager Volume Start Show Desktop Clock iBus Input Method Calendar Internet Work Play Setting Help Wbar Start: Open program menu. Show Desktop: Back to the desktop/recover the minimized windows.
  • Page 23 Wbar: Click the logo on the Wbar to launch the corresponding application, including the Firefox browser. Besides this, right click on the Wbar can refresh it’s background. If a USB DVD drive or hard disk is connected in the system, there will be an icon on the desktop and the system tray.
  • Page 24 4-3 Internet Connection 1. Wired Network Connection Setup The wired network is enabled by default. When you login system and connect a RJ-45 LAN cable, a RJ-45 LAN cable, LAN cable, system will connect the wired network automatically. There will be a network connectable icon in the top right corner of your screen.
  • Page 25 2.2. Left-click “Wired” -> ”Add” to create a new wired connection. 2.3. Choose the method of connecting. When the operation system is in suspension(S3) or Hibernation(S4) status, the network will be disconnected. You can re-connect the network manually. In some extremely rare cases the network connection can not be reestablished when suspension(S3) or Hibernation(S4) is complete, then you need reboot the system.
  • Page 26 3. Wireless Network Connection Setup Wireless Network Connection Setup The wireless network is enabled by default. If your space is covered by the wireless network signal, If your space is covered by the wireless network signal, your NETBOX will search the available wireless networks automatically, then click the network icon to connect it manually.
  • Page 27 4.2. Input the “Network Name” and select “Wireless security”, then click “Connect”. 5. DSL Connection Setup DSL Connection Setup 5.1. Right-click the network icon, and choose “Edit Connect” -> ”DSL” -> Add”. Input User name and Password. Click “Apply” to create a DSL connection. 5.2.
  • Page 28 4-4 “Help” Introduction The "Help" icon on the desktop provides you with detailed and systemic introduction about FoxOS 3.0 home. Just click the "Help" icon on the desktop, system will open a PDF file. In this file, we introduce almost all the configurations and applications come with the FoxOS 3.0 Home.
  • Page 29 4-5 Recover FoxOS 3.0 Home This section will introduce you two ways to recover the FoxOS 3.0 Home. One is to recover from a recovery disk (USB or DVD), another is to recover from the hard disk. 1. Recover system from a USB or DVD disk First we need to create a recovery USB or DVD, then use it to recover the FoxOS 3.0 system.
  • Page 30 1.1.3. Connect the USB flash disk to your computer or insert a DVD disk into the DVD driver. When the system recognize the device, select it and click "Next". Then it starts to copy system files, modify documents and create a USB or DVD recovery disk. This process will take a long time, please wait patiently.
  • Page 31 1.2. System Recovery from the USB or DVD disk 1.2.1. Power on the computer, connect the recovery USB or insert the recovery DVD into DVD driver. When the prompt message appears on the screen, press “F11” to enter Boot Menu and set USB(Removable Device) or DVD as the first boot device.
  • Page 32 1.2.4. It starts to format hard disk and install system. 1.2.5. When the installation is complete, click "Reboot" to restart the system.
  • Page 33 2. System Recovery from the Hard Disk If FoxOS 3.0 Home was purchased and pre-installed by factory, they should have created a recovery partition in the hard disk. Now we can use the hard disk to recover the system. 1. Start the system, during the screen prompt, press any key to enter Grub interface. The picture will show as below: 2.
  • Page 34 4. Click "Next" to format partition(hd0,0) and recover system from hard disk. The picture will show as below: 5. When the installation is complete, click "Reboot" to restart the system.
  • Page 35 Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital...

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