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MA Technology Notebook User Manual

Educational tool designed for school age children, ages 6 and up
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© Copyright 2008
All Rights Reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in
order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the manufacturer.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental,
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product
or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All
rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any
mechanical, electronic, or other means in any form without prior written
permission of the manufacturer.
Limitation of Liability
While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual,
the manufacturer and distributor assume no liability resulting from errors or
omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained herein.

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  • Page 1 ’ ’ © Copyright 2008 All Rights Reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to improve reliability, design and function and does not represent a commitment on the part of the manufacturer. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before You Start ..................1 Attention: Teachers and Parents................1 For Your Safety ......................2 Caring for Your Netbook ..................2 Regulatory Information ................3 Federal Communications Commission Notice.............3 Modifications........................3 Connections to Peripheral Devices ................3 SAR Exposure......................4 Declaration of Conformity ..................4 European Notice......................4 Attachment Limitations Statement .................5 Battery Pack Safety .....................
  • Page 3 Using the Netbook..................Using the Keyboard....................Using the Touch Pad ....................Using the Touch Screen ..................Rotating the Display Panel ..................Using the Built-in Rotating Camera ..............Conserving the Battery Power ................BIOS Setup ....................Entering BIOS Setup....................Main Setup......................... Advanced Setup......................

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    Attention: Teachers and Parents This product is an educational tool designed for school age children, ages 6 and up. Make sure that students understand this product is an educational tool and not a toy. Students under age 10 must be supervised by an adult when using this netbook. Explain to students the safe and proper handling of the netbook, power supply, battery pack, and power cord.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Before using in the classroom or home environment, make sure that students understand the following precautions: • Do not drop, crush, or step on the netbook. • Do not place objects or apply heavy pressure on the netbook. •...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Information

    Federal Communications Commission Notice 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 7: Sar Exposure

    SAR Exposure This device has been tested for compliance with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical flat configurations. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 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.

  • Page 8: Attachment Limitations Statement

    Attachment Limitations Statement Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as Caution...

  • Page 9: Lithium Battery Warning / Bridge Battery Warning

    • To obtain a replacement battery, contact your local dealer. • Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures (above 60°C, 140°F). • When discarding a battery pack, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. •...

  • Page 10: Touring The Netbook

    Front Built-in rotating Use the Built-in rotating camera for video camera conferencing. Contents of the current system operation are LCD display displayed here. Stereo speakers The stereo speakers allow for audio output. Keyboard Use the keyboard to enter data. Use the touch pad and two buttons as a mouse. See Touch pad “Using The Touch Pad”.

  • Page 11: Left View

    Left view External monitor Use this port to connect to an external monitor. port Use this port to connect Universal Serial Bus USB port devices. The netbook supports v.2.0 of the USB standard. Insert a memory card into this slot to read the Memory card slot stored data on the memory card.

  • Page 12: Right View

    Right view Stylus pen slot The stylus pen for the touch screen is stored here. Use the microphone jack to connect an external Microphone jack microphone. Use the headphone jack to connect an external Headphone jack headphone set. The ventilation opening allows the netbook to cool Ventilation off and prevent overheating.

  • Page 13: Back

    Back Power adapter Connect your AC adapter to this port to power up port your netbook and charge the battery pack. Handle Use the handle to carry the netbook. Name field Place your name tag here. Kensington Attach a Kensington lock to this slot to secure your security slot netbook to a fixed location.

  • Page 14: Base

    Base Battery bay The battery pack is stored here. Use the battery lock switch to lock the battery Battery lock switch pack in the battery bay. Use the battery release latch to release the Battery release latch battery pack from the battery bay. The ventilation openings allow the netbook to Ventilation openings cool off and prevent overheating.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Congratulations on your purchase of the Intel-powered convertible classmate PC. Your netbook features a built-in rotating camera, rotating LCD display panel, and touch screen functions. In this section, you will be introduced to the basic operations of your netbook. Installing the Battery Before installing or removing the battery, make sure the Netbook is turned off.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    To remove the battery pack: Slide the battery lock switch right into the unlocked position. Slide and hold the battery release latch, and slide the battery pack up. Align the arrows on the battery pack with the arrows on either side of the battery bay.

  • Page 17: Opening The Lcd Panel

    Opening the LCD Panel To open the LCD panel: Steady the base of the netbook with one hand. Hold a corner of the LCD panel with the other hand. Gently raise the LCD panel to the upright position. Never slam the LCD panel shut, as this may damage the netbook. Warning Do not grip the Built-in rotating camera when trying to open or close the LCD panel.
  • Page 18 To switch the power on: Slide the power latch towards you and release. To switch the power off: Make sure all applications are turned off. Slide the power latch towards you and release. • Never turn the netbook off during the POST, or an unrecoverable error may occur.

  • Page 19: Led Status Indicators

    LED Status Indicators The netbook has LED status indicators on the top of the LCD panel and to the left of the LCD display, allowing you to see the system and power status of your netbook at a glance. Green light indicates the numeric keypad is activated. Green light indicates the caps-lock is activated.

  • Page 20: Using The Netbook

    Using the Keyboard You can use certain key combinations to quickly configure system settings. Graphic symbol Action System control Fn + F1 Turn the WLAN module off or on. Fn + F2 Enter the sleep mode. Fn + F3 Turn off the volume output. Fn + F4 Decrease the speaker volume.

  • Page 21: Using The Touch Pad

    Using the Touch Pad The touch pad includes a touch-sensitive pad and two buttons, and can be used like a mouse. You can move the cursor on the screen, select items, and call up menus. • To move the cursor on the screen, move the tip of your finger across the touch pad.

  • Page 22: Using The Touch Screen

    Warning Rotating the Display Panel The display panel of your notebook can rotate up to 180 degrees, clockwise or counterclockwise. You can fold it down with the display facing up, and use it as a writing pad. In the folded position, the internal sensor intuitively switches the screen display to match the orientation of the netbook.
  • Page 23 Turn 180 degrees until the display panel gently snaps into place. Do not try to turn the display panel more than 180 degrees. Warning If you rotate the display panel clockwise, you must turn it counterclockwise to return to its original position. If you rotate the display panel counterclockwise, Note you must turn it clockwise to return to its original position.
  • Page 24 To use the display panel as a writing pad: Make sure the display panel has been rotated 180 degrees. Hold the display panel by one or both of the upper corners. Gently lower the display panel to the closed position.

  • Page 25: Using The Built-In Rotating Camera

    Using the Built-in Rotating Camera The built-in rotating camera can rotate up to 180 degrees, and is equipped with an internal sensor to automatically switch to the correct orientation. You can rotate the built-in rotating camera back and forth to use on both sides of the display panel.

  • Page 26: Conserving The Battery Power

    Conserving the Battery Power You can use a combination of key controls to enter the sleep or hibernation mode to conserve the battery power. • In the sleep mode, hardware devices, such as the display panel and hard disk, are turned off to conserve energy. •...

  • Page 27: Bios Setup

    The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Setup Utility runs and maintains a variety of hardware functions. It is a menu-driven software, which allows you to easily configure and change the settings. When turning on the netbook for the first time, you may get a message prompting you to run the BIOS Setup Utility. Entering BIOS Setup Turn on the power, and press the DEL key quickly when the POST (Power-On Self Test) is running.

  • Page 28: Advanced Setup

    • IDE Channel 0 Master: Displays the hard disk information. Use the items in this menu to configure settings for your hard disk. • CPU Type: Displays the CPU type. • CPU Speed: Displays the CPU speed. • System Memory: Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot.

  • Page 29: Security Setup

    • QuickBoot Mode: When enabled, the system skips certain tests during boot. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. • Video (Intel IGD) Control Sub-Menu: Use the items in this menu to control the configuration of the Internal Graphics Display device. Security Setup In this menu you can set up supervisor and user passwords to protect system information and limit third party access.

  • Page 30: Boot Setup

    • Password on boot: When enabled, a password is required during system boot. Either the supervisor or user password will be accepted. • Passwords are not case sensitive. • Write the passwords down and keep in a safe location. If you forget the passwords, the netbook may need to be sent back to the factory or to an Note authorized service dealer to reset the passwords.

  • Page 31: Exit Setup

    Exit Setup • Exit Saving Changes: Exit system setup and save your changes to CMOS. • Exit Discarding Changes: Exit system setup without saving changes to CMOS. • Load Setup Defaults: Load default values for all setup items. • Discard Changes: Load previous values from CMOS for all setup items. •...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting activity should only be performed by an adult. Your netbook has been fully tested and complies with the system specifications before shipping. However, incorrect operations and/or mishandling may cause problems. You may also encounter simple setup or operating problems that can be solved by considering the following suggestions.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Items Prototype w/o handle: 241.4 mm x 181.4 mm x 27.7 mm (front side) Dimensions with handle: 241.4 mm x 209.3 mm x 27.7 mm (front side) (W x D x H) ps. All of dimensions with tolerance 0.4 mm Weight Target 1.21 kg Intel N270 1.6GHz...

  • Page 34: Glossary

    connecting, 10 AC adapter password replacing, 5 factory settings setting up, 28 restoring, 30 battery switching the power on and off, 16 charging time, 15 headphones, 11 system installing, 14 settings, 26 removing, 15 keyboard status indicators, status indicators, controls, 19 15, 18 bezel button, 9 LCD display...

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