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THE eCAFÉ™ - TAKE IT TO GO! .......................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.1
Handling your netbook ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.2
A comprehensive package ............................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3
A closer look at your eCAFÉ™......................................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.
2.1
My eCAFÉ™ .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2
Multifunction keyboard ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3
A netbook suited to large files .......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4
Extensive connectivity options for countless applications..............................................................................................................................................................7
2.5
A desktop device AND a mobile device.........................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.5.1
Operating the eCAFÉ™ when connected to the mains....................................................................................................................................................9
2.5.2
Operating the eCAFÉ™ with the built-in battery ..............................................................................................................................................................9
2.5.3
Installing and removing the battery................................................................................................................................................................................10
2.5.4
Optimising your use of the battery.................................................................................................................................................................................12
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FIRST STEPS WITH MY eCAFÉ™.....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.1
Turning the eCAFÉ™ On/Off ......................................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.2
Connecting an external display ...................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.3
Connecting a keyboard and a mouse..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.4
Connecting headphones and a microphone ................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.5
Mastering the touchpad...............................................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.6
Accessing the help interface .......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.7
Welcome to the eCAFÉ™ galaxy! ...............................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.7.1
All the essentials in just one click ..................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.7.2
Extensive contents to take you further........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.8
Adjusting the main settings .........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
3.8.1
eCAFÉ™ Connect and the WiFi feature........................................................................................................................................................................24
3.8.2
Date and time................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.3
Language ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.4
Volume..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.8.5
Printers..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.9
Customising your world...............................................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.9.1
Defining user profiles.....................................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.9.2
Customising the interface's appearance........................................................................................................................................................................26
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COMMUNICATIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.1
Connecting to the Internet ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.1.1
...using the WiFi feature ................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.1.2
...via a DSL connection or a local area network.............................................................................................................................................................30
4.2
Sending and receiving emails .....................................................................................................................................................................................................30
4.3
Chatting with friends....................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
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GAMES...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
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MULTIMEDIA......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
6.1
Viewing and organising your photos............................................................................................................................................................................................40
6.2
Viewing videos ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
6.3
Listening to music .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
6.4
Using the webcam.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
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WORK.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................45
7.1
Creating, editing, saving and more..............................................................................................................................................................................................45
7.1.1
...A document using OpenOffice.org Writer (word processor)........................................................................................................................................46
7.1.2
...A spreadhseet using OpenOffice.org Calc (spreadsheet program).............................................................................................................................47
7.1.3
...A slideshow using OpenOffice.org Impress (slideshow creator) .................................................................................................................................49
7.2
Managing your bank accounts.....................................................................................................................................................................................................54
7.3
Managing your schedule .............................................................................................................................................................................................................55
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INSTALLING APPLICATIONS ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................56
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SAVING AND RESTORING DATA.....................................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.1
Creating backups on a USB key..................................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.2
Creating backups on a memory card...........................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.3
Creating backups on a CD or DVD..............................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.4
Restoring backup data from a USB key.......................................................................................................................................................................................57
9.5
Restoring backup data from a memory card................................................................................................................................................................................58
9.6
Restoring backup data from CD or DVD...................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
INDEX ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................59
WARNING.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Always observe the following recommendations when playing video games...........................................................................................................................................60
About photosensitive epileptic seizures...................................................................................................................................................................................................60
TECHNICAL SUPPORT..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
WARRANTY INFORMATION..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................61
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA CONTENTS Click on any title in the Contents table below to access the relevant section. THE eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO! ........................................2 Handling your netbook ..........................................2 A comprehensive package ..........................................2 A closer look at your eCAFÉ™........................................3 eCAFÉ... -
Page 2: The Ecafé™ - Take It To Go
THE eCAFÉ™ – TAKE IT TO GO! Thank you for trusting Hercules by 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; it also includes advanced multimedia features designed to entertain you. -
Page 3: A Closer Look At Your Ecafé
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 1.3 A closer look at your eCAFÉ™ - 1.6 GHZ Intel® ATOM™ Processor - 512 MB DDR2 (SO-DIMM) RAM - 8.9" backlit LCD screen (max. resolution: 1024 x 600 native) - Built-in 1,300,000-pixel webcam, built-in microphone - Built-in Intel® 945GSE video card, built-in sound card - Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/N card... -
Page 4: Ecafé Tm - Unequalled And Unrivalled
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 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 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 1. Removable battery 3. Air intake vent 5. DDR RAM bay 2. Battery locking latches 4. Speakers This part of your eCAFÉ™ is liable to heat during operation and charging. This is normal. However, to improve thermal dissipation, we recommend you do not block the vents.
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Page 6: Multifunction Keyboard
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 2.2 Multifunction keyboard eCAFÉ™ features a complete keyboard that lets you control the screen and WiFi connection settings. Activate/Deactivate Switch from the LCD WiFi feature (default is display to an external inactive) display (For more information regarding the... -
Page 7: A Netbook Suited To Large Files
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 2.3 A netbook 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™ features a 60 Go (or more, according to versions) hard disk drive, user space is approximately 50GB. This storage capacity allows you to save movies, images and other large files to your device. - Page 8 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA If you have connected a USB external hard disk drive to your eCAFÉ™, please click on the icon (located in the lower right section of the screen) and select "Remove media" prior to disconnecting your peripheral. The system may fail to recognise some USB peripherals if they have been connected during the computer's start-up phase. Should this be the case, please remove the device from your netbook and connect it again.
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Page 9: A Desktop Device And A Mobile Device
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 2.5 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). 2.5.1 Operating the eCAFÉ™ when connected to the mains Use the included power adaptor to power your eCAFÉ™. -
Page 10: Installing And Removing The Battery
Always shut your eCAFÉ™ down before installing or removing the battery! Use only Hercules batteries that are fully identical to the original batteries included with your eCAFÉ™. Failure to comply with these instructions may cause damage to your eCAFÉ™. Similarly, there is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an inappropriate battery. - Page 11 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA Installing the battery Removing the battery 11/62 – User Manual...
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Page 12: Optimising Your Use Of The Battery
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 2.5.4 Optimising your use of the battery This netbook battery pack uses lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery cells and can be charged at any time. If you will not be using the netbook for 30 days, please remove the battery pack from the netbook. The battery should be at over 70% of its capacity before you remove it. The recommended storage temperature of a Li-based battery is 5°C~35°C. -
Page 13: First Steps With My Ecafé
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA FIRST STEPS WITH MY eCAFÉ™ 3.1 Turning the eCAFÉ™ On/Off Turning the device on - Open the display (1) and press the On/Off button located on the right-hand side of the device (2). Do not exert excessive strength on the hinges when opening the display. Do not hold your eCAFÉ™ by the display when carrying the device. -
Page 14: Connecting An External Display
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA Shutting the device down - Before shutting your eCAFÉ™ down, make sure that all your programs and applications have shut down tidily. - Shut your eCAFÉ™ down by clicking on the icon in the lower left-hand section of the screen, then select Shut computer down. -
Page 15: Connecting A Keyboard And A Mouse
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3.3 Connecting a keyboard and a mouse You can also connect a keyboard and/or a mouse to the device's USB ports. 3.4 Connecting headphones and a microphone To fully enjoy your music and movies or to chat with friends, you can connect headphones or a speaker kit to your netbook (3.5-inch jack connector). -
Page 16: Mastering The Touchpad
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3.5 Mastering the touchpad Some actions are confirmed by a single click (activating a button or accessing a menu, for instance): Either by pressing the left touchpad button once Either by briefly tapping the touchpad Other actions are confirmed by means of a double-click (opening audio or video contents or a document, for instance):... -
Page 17: Accessing The Help Interface
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3.6 Accessing the help interface This guide is available in the "User's Manual" PDF file located on your eCAFÉ™'s hard disk drive (in the folder named "MyFiles", which contains your personal files). Specific help is also available within each installed application. Please refer to the relevant help section if necessary. - Page 18 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA Switch to the Home world key Access the Home world Access all applications directly Access the Communications world Access the Personalisation Access the Games world Wizard to customise your netbook's settings Open the File Browser Access the Multimedia world Open the eCAFÉ™...
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Page 22: Extensive Contents To Take You Further
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3.7.2 Extensive contents to take you further Users wishing to explore all the eCAFÉ™'s possibilities will enjoy the wide range of office and communication tools and games; the eCAFÉ™'s world can even be customised using user-friendly and intuitive tools. - Page 23 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA Load my files from a USB key: - Connect your USB key to one of the two available USB ports. The eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device and displays the USB symbol in the status bar. - In the File Browser that automatically appears onscreen, click on your USB key's name (it is now displayed in the left-hand pane).
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Page 24: Adjusting The Main Settings
Activate/Deactivate the WiFi feature eCAFÉ™ Connect is a software application developed by Hercules, which enables you to manage your network connections (both Ethernet and WiFi) in a user-friendly, intuitive way. It is the essential complement of the eCAFÉ™'s built-in WiFi card To access eCAFÉ™... -
Page 25: Date And Time
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3.8.2 Date and time To adjust the date and time, click on the clock located in the status bar, in the lower right-hand section of the screen. The settings pane displays: 3.8.3 Language To select the interface language, access the Settings world, and then click on Computer Configuration. -
Page 26: Customising Your World
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3.9 Customising your world 3.9.1 Defining user profiles Access the Settings world, then click on Computer Configuration. The Control Centre displays. Select the Security thumbnail, then click on the Manage the system's users icon. 3.9.2 Customising the interface's appearance Launch the Personalisation Wizard. -
Page 27: Communications
Internet or check their email account at all times. - Access the Communications world and click on Connections, or click on the Hercules eCAFÉ™ Connect icon located in the status bar. - Page 28 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA We shall now proceed to locate the available WiFi networks and proceed to set up a wireless connection to the Internet. - Click on the Configuration button facing the wireless connection. The eCAFÉ™ Connect WiFi Station application proceeds to automatically locate the available networks, and displays the detected networks.
- Page 29 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA If the connection to the chosen network fails in the Infrastructure mode, check your router's security settings (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.
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Page 30: Via A Dsl Connection Or A Local Area Network
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 4.1.2 ...via a DSL connection or a local area network To connect to the Internet via a DSL connection or a local area network, simply connect your eCAFÉ™ to the DSL modem or local area network's Ethernet port. - Page 31 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 1. In the Welcome window, click on Next. 2. Enter your name. This information will appear in the emails that you will send. Also enter your email address (please make sure that it is valid). Click on Next.
- Page 32 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3. Select the incoming server type (POP or IMAP). Enter the names of the incoming and outgoing mail servers, which respectively deal with receiving and sending your emails. Click on Next. 4. Enter your user name (as it appears on the printed material provided by your ISP). Click on Next.
- Page 33 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 5. Review your email account's information. Click on Finish. 6. Your email account appears onscreen. 7. To check if you've received any new emails, click on Get Mail. The system will ask you to provide your email login and password. If an error message displays, you can modify your email account's information by accessing Edit–Account settings.
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Page 35: Chatting With Friends
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 4.3 Chatting with friends Instant messaging has become an essential communication tool, which allows you to chat in real time with your friends or colleagues (i.e. your Contacts). This is why the eCAFÉ™ features Pidgin, a multi-protocol instant messaging service that is compatible with the most common instant messaging applications. - Page 36 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 3. Enter your username, your password and a local nickname (i.e. the name that will appear in your friends' contacts list). 4. In the User options section, you can customise your account by adding an image. Check the Use this buddy icon for this account box and click on the suggested image to access the File Brower interface;...
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Page 38: Games
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA GAMES Access the Games world. The eCAFÉ™ offers a selection of popular games, as well as two games developed specially for your eCAFÉ™: Brain Challenge and Bubble Bash. 38/62 – User Manual... -
Page 39: Multimedia
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA MULTIMEDIA Access the Multimedia world. 39/62 – User Manual... -
Page 40: Viewing And Organising Your Photos
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 6.1 Viewing and organising your photos Launch the Photos application Your eCAFÉ™ features a comprehensive photo management tool. You can import new photos, sort your photos by date or tag them in order to sort them by category. -
Page 41: Viewing Videos
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 6.2 Viewing videos Launch the Videos application Thanks to the multimedia player included on your eCAFÉ™, you can take your favourite movies with you and view your favourite videos and home-made holiday movies. To save time and access your favourite videos directly, you can also create playlists easily. -
Page 42: Listening To Music
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 6.3 Listening to music Launch the Music application Enjoy a genuine digital music player including extensive playback, import and playlist creation functions. If you are constantly looking for new audio contents, subscribe to podcast streams and never miss your favourite radio program again, or create your own personal list of Internet radio stations. - Page 43 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 43/62 – User Manual...
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Page 44: Using The Webcam
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 6.4 Using the webcam Starting the webcam Explore another side of digital communications thanks to the webcam built into your eCAFÉ™: take pictures and record video sequences with unrivalled ease thanks to the included software. 44/62 – User Manual... -
Page 45: Work
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA WORK Access the Work world. 7.1 Creating, editing, saving and more Included on your eCAFÉ™, OpenOffice is a user-friendly office application suite that allows you to create documents (e.g. letters, reports and more), simple or complex spreadsheets and elaborate slideshows. -
Page 46: A Document Using Openoffice.org Writer (Word Processor)
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Page 47: A Spreadhseet Using Openoffice.org Calc (Spreadsheet Program)
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 7.1.2 ...A spreadhseet using OpenOffice.org Calc (spreadsheet program) User Manual - 47/62... - Page 48 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 48/62 – User Manual...
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Page 49: A Slideshow Using Openoffice.org Impress (Slideshow Creator)
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 7.1.3 ...A slideshow using OpenOffice.org Impress (slideshow creator) We shall now create a simple slideshow in 5 steps, using the Presentation Wizard that launches when you click on the Slideshows icon located on your desktop. 1. Create a slideshow from a template. Choose one of the available templates, then click on Next. - Page 50 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 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 51 UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 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. User Manual - 51/62...
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Page 54: Managing Your Bank Accounts
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 7.2 Managing your bank accounts Manage your bank accounts from home with the HomeBank application provided with your eCAFÉ™. 54/62 – User Manual... -
Page 55: Managing Your Schedule
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 7.3 Managing your schedule The Schedule application allows you to take your schedule with you, to make sure that you will never forget an important event. You can very quickly fill in your tasks list or manage your schedule (meetings, appointments etc...) over several weeks. -
Page 56: Installing Applications
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA INSTALLING APPLICATIONS To install new applications or updates on your eCAFÉ™ netbook, you must connect to the Internet via a WiFi connection or use the Ethernet port to connect to a modem, an Internet box or a corporate network connected to the Internet, for instance. Your netbook will use this connection to search for all available applications on a dedicated server. -
Page 57: Saving And Restoring Data
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA SAVING AND RESTORING DATA In the following sections, you will learn how to create backups on various types of storage media and learn how to restore your data using these backups. You can also connect to the w ww.hercules.com website. -
Page 58: Restoring Backup Data From A Memory Card
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA 9.5 Restoring backup data from a memory card - Insert the memory card in the memory card reader. eCAFÉ™ automatically detects the newly connected device. - In the File Browser, click on the name of your memory card (which now appears in the left-hand pane). -
Page 59: Index
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA INDEX Memory card drive ..............3, 5, 8 MMC ..................3, 8 SD..................3, 8 SD HC ...................3, 8 Audio ..................... 7 Multifunction keyboard........1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 31, 32 Audio connectors................9 Music................. 1, 16, 45 Background image ..............23, 28 Netbook... -
Page 60: Warning
UMPC EC-900-H60G-IA WARNING Read the following warnings before you or your child play video games. Always observe the following recommendations when playing video games. Avoid playing if you are tired or lacking sleep. Always play in a well-lit room, and reduce the brightness of your screen. -
Page 61: Technical Support
TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have trouble using your device or one of its components, please connect to the http://ts.hercules.com/fr 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. If this fails to solve the problem, please get in touch with Hercules' Technical Support. - Page 62 Public License (GPL), which is available at the following address: http://fsffrance.org/gpl/gpl-fr.fr.html. The source codes of these software sub-applications are available at the following address: http://www.hercules.com/fr. Some of these software sub-applications have been modified by Guillemot Corporation S.A. (the list of these software sub- applications is available on the following website: http://www.hercules.com/fr).
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