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  • Page 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Vulcan Portals Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names in this document refer to the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. FlipStart Labs disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    E x p a n di n g Yo u r Fli pSta r t FCC Com pliance Statement G e t t i n g On l i n e FlipStart Softwa re End-User Licens e Agreem ent Fl i p St a r t I n fo Pan e...

  • Page 5: We L Come To F Lip Start

    We l come to F lip Start he FlipStart® model E-1001S is a super-compact Microsoft® Windows® personal computer with a familiar clamshell design packed with innovative fea- tures that make it easy to use—in your hand, on your desk, or mounted in your vehicle.
  • Page 6  FlipStart PC applications, files, and systems that you access most  FlipStart standard, high-capacity often. The nine-level FlipStart Zoom™ enables you to lithium-polymer battery quickly drill down on a screen or window for more detail.  AC adapter Straightforward connectivity ...

  • Page 7: G Et T I Ng H Elp

    Customer Support and running with your FlipStart quickly. If you have Knowledge Base, please contact FlipStart Customer further questions or issues while using your FlipStart, Support at 800-399-3037.

  • Page 8: Sa Fe Ty I N Formation

    Doing so may cause serious  Do not cover or block the air ventilator or personal injury or property damage. use the FlipStart if the air ventilator is not  Before cleaning your FlipStart, disconnect functioning properly. Do not use your FlipStart...
  • Page 9   If you drop your FlipStart or battery causing Do not place your battery near a heat damage, you should have the FlipStart or source or expose it to high temperatures. battery inspected before using it further. The battery could explode or catch fire.

  • Page 10: Set T I Ng Up For F Irst Use

    FlipStart for the first time, write down the Microsoft Windows product activation key from the sticker on the bottom of the FlipStart, connect your battery, plug in the AC adapter to the rear of the FlipStart, and begin charging the battery.

  • Page 11: Vis U A L Q U I C K St A R T

    Connect AC power cord power cord to AC adapter. to AC adapter. adapter plug to adapter plug to rear of FlipStart. rear of FlipStart. Start up and go Start up and go Press the Press the power button. power button.

  • Page 12: St Ar Ti N G Up

    St ar ti n g Up nce you turn your FlipStart on, adjust the display to a comfortable viewing angle. The FlipStart can be placed on a flat surface and used much as you might use a laptop computer. However, the FlipStart is also...

  • Page 13: Cont Ro Ls

    Cont ro ls he FlipStart is built with several special controls to help you work with your FlipStart and navigate Win- dows efficiently. Mouse controls Your FlipStart comes equipped with multiple input devices to help you control the mouse pointer on the screen.

  • Page 14: Fn Key Combinations

    Keyboard The FlipStart keyboard provides not only a full QWERTY layout but also a number of special keys and input devices to help make using your FlipStart as easy as possible. The illustration calls out special keys and input de- vices on the FlipStart.
  • Page 15 Jog Dial and Escape button The Jog Dial and Escape button are located on the right side of the FlipStart and can be controlled easily with one finger. Moving the Jog Dial up or down has a different function, depending on what you are doing.

  • Page 16: Exp An Di N G You R F L I P St Ar T

    However, you can easily connect other hardware to the FlipStart to expand its capabilities. If you’d like to expand your FlipStart, you can use the single built-in USB 2.0 port located on the rear, the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, or the included port replicator.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Port Replicator

    Nearly any Bluetooth-compatible device can be con- Snap the included port replicator onto the rear of the nected to your FlipStart. To add a device, first consult FlipStart as shown in the illustration. Then, connect that device’s instructions for any special needs or other hardware to the FlipStart to make your comput- limitations.

  • Page 18: G Et T I Ng O Nlin E

    G et t i ng O nlin e the bottom of your screen. In most situations, no configuration will be needed to join a network that has already been set up. our FlipStart can get on the Internet in several Connecting to a Wi-Fi network ways: ...
  • Page 19 You can also quickly access Windows network Follow the instructions in the Add New Con- configuration by double-clicking the network icon nection Wizard to pair your FlipStart with your in the system tray of your FlipStart. Bluetooth device. Connecting to a cellular data...
  • Page 20 To connect to a network for Internet access using your FlipStart’s built-in, cellular broadband modem, you must first have purchased and activated a high- speed cellular data plan from a supported FlipStart cellular carrier. (For a list of supported carriers, visit www.flipstart.com.) If you have done this already,...

  • Page 21: Fl I P St A Rt In Fopan E

    Fl i p St a rt In foPan e our FlipStart includes an external screen, called the InfoPane, built into the lid. You can use FlipStart InfoPane to view e-mail messages, calendar informa- tion, and contacts from Microsoft Office Outlook.

  • Page 22: Flipstart Navigator 1

    Navigator is an application on your FlipStart that provides quick access to frequently used programs and frequently used information, thus making it easier to use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Outlook, and other programs on the FlipStart’s small screen. Navigator makes it a snap to: ...

  • Page 23: Flipstart Zoom

    Fl i p St a rt Zoom lipStart Zoom is a program that magnifies items on the FlipStart screen so that you can better view and work with them. Using Zoom is helpful when working with items that are too small to be viewed comfortably on a small screen.

  • Page 24: Flipstart Control Center

    Fl i pSt a r t Co n t ro l Center lipStart Control Center is the software on your FlipStart that controls hardware and software settings specific to the FlipStart. FlipStart Control Center is used to configure many custom settings on your FlipStart, including the following: ...

  • Page 25: Webcam 2

    Webcam Webcam our FlipStart includes a built-in webcam located beneath the main screen. It can be used to record video to a file or stream video over the Internet. Using your webcam The webcam can be used for many purposes, includ- ing video conferencing, video chat, and recording still images.

  • Page 26: Audio 2

    Au di o our FlipStart provides multiple ways to enjoy the audio capabilities of Windows and Windows pro- grams, including:  An internal speaker.  Two internal microphones.  A multi-function audio input/output jack.  An audio line-out jack on the port replicator.

  • Page 27: Getting More Information

    FlipStart near the rear and is There are four buttons on the front of the FlipStart marked with green color-coding. keyboard used to control audio playback. When you plug a device into it, the multi-function...

  • Page 28: Installing Programs

    FlipStart simply by plugging the connect two computers to each other. drive into the FlipStart’s USB port and then running the installation program. To connect your computers, plug one end of your...

  • Page 29: Using Your Flipstart On-The-Go

    Navigator Shortcuts for quick access. For more information, see Navigator Help in the Navigator application. s a mobile computer, the FlipStart is designed to Maximizing battery life be used nearly anywhere you can use a full-sized lap- ...

  • Page 30: Fcc Com Pliance Statement 2

    This product was tested for EMC compliance under conditions that included the use of FlipStart peripheral Radio and television interference devices. It is important that you use FlipStart periph- eral devices to reduce the possibility of causing inter- This equipment has been tested and found to comply...

  • Page 31: Flipstart Softwa Re End-User Licens E Agreem Ent

    Your authorized use of the Program; and acting) (“You” or “Your”) and FlipStart Labs, a dba of Vulcan (c) to copy the Program for archival or backup purposes, and Portals Inc.
  • Page 32 IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY WARRANTY BY A THIRD-PARTY, claim or dispute may be tried solely in a state or federal court VULCAN MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, for King County, Washington, and the parties hereby irrevoca- EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT bly consent to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts.
  • Page 33 ing, without limitation, the U.S. Export Administration Regula- tions (collectively “Export Controls”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, You will not, and You will require Your representatives not to, export, direct or transfer the Pro- gram, or any direct product thereof, to any destination, person or entity restricted or prohibited by the Export Controls.
  • Page 34 Online support: www.flipstart.com/support Customer support: 800-399-3037 © 2007 FlipStart Labs. All rights reserved. FlipStart ® and InfoPane™ are registered trademarks and/or unregistered trademarks of Vulcan Portals Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Vulcan Portals Inc.

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