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  • Page 1 UbiSurfer THE UBIQUITOUS SURFER User Manual...

  • Page 2: Dual-Browser Comparison Table

    Thank you for purchasing the UbiSurfer This ultra light and stylish netbook is the gateway to the Internet with FREE access and no contracts. Enjoy the freedom of super-fast Internet access anywhere. Get on the Web, check your emails, read the news, and buy or sell online whenever and wherever you want.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............. UBISURFER INTERNET .

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    With double the battery life of some notebooks, it offers an easy-to-operate, safe from viruses browser which works wherever your mobile phone does. In addition, the UbiSurfer allows you to access a multimedia browser on WiFi or Lan connections, offers software to allow you to work on office applications, view multimedia files, listen to MP3's, view pictures, refer to a dictionary, read e-books, and play games.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2: System Overview

    Chapter 2 System Overview Provided with the embedded Linux OS, the UbiSurfer features perfect performance, adaptability and robustness. It gives the user a stable work environment and software running environment.

  • Page 6: Chapter 3: Hardware Overview

    Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Display terminal: 7-inch TFT wide screen 800x480. RAM: 128MB RAM. Storage: 1 GB Flash. USB port: 3 expansion USB ports. External storage: SD Card Slot. Input device: standard keyboard and Dual button touch-pad. Network access: 10BaseT Ethernet Interface Wireless LAN WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g GPRS 850/900/1800/1900Mhz with Embedded SIM.

  • Page 7: Chapter 4: Quick Start

    2. Acquaint yourself with the desktop. The bottom left hand side is the Datawind button. This is the button which is required to be pressed to launch all applications. Clicking on this button will launch a menu allowing you to choose which application you would like to launch.

  • Page 8: A) Ubisurfer Internet

    Internet connection. To connect to the Internet via the UbiSurfer Browser, click on the Datawind button at the bottom left of the screen and then click on UbiSurfer. Alternatively, you can click on the Datawind button, then click on Programs / Web Browser / UbiSurfer – Anywhere or click on the Datawind button, then click on Programs / Internet / UbiSurfer –...
  • Page 9 Click here to open the preference options. If the browser was disconnected for any reason, you can reconnect by pressing the Connect button on the task bar. After a few seconds, the UbiSurfer home page will appear as seen in Figure 3. Figure 3.
  • Page 10 2) Click on Goto URL button. For example to go to the Google web page type “www.google.co.uk”. The Google homepage will appear on the screen as shown. UbiSurfer Figure 4. Note: In most cases you do not have to type in www nor do you have to type in .com. Those are the defaults. For example, to get to www.bbc.com...

  • Page 11: B) Wireless Lan (Wifi)

    The UbiSurfer comes with a Wireless LAN facility which allows you to connect to wireless modems available in range. To connect to a local WiFi Network, click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Internet / WiFi or click on Datawind / WiFi Manager.

  • Page 12: C) Web Browser

    (c) Web Browser: The UbiSurfer has a web browser called Firefox. This browser allows you to open multiple tabs within the same browser so that you can visit more than one site at the same time. Its major functions include web page browsing, web page saving, viewing online videos, and opening pictures or files.
  • Page 13 Chapter 4 Getting Started 3. You can open multiple (windows) tabs in Firefox but you can only view one at a time. To open a new window, click on File and then scroll to New tab in the menu. To switch between the different tab pages click the related tab at the top. The tab browser interface is shown below: Figure 9.
  • Page 14 Chapter 4 Getting Started 5.Over time and with usage, personal information gets stored in the browser. Firefox provides a Clear Private Data function through the Tools menu. Click on Tools and then scroll to Clear Private Data in the menu. (As displayed in Figure 11) Check the data to be cleared and then click the ‘Clear Private Data Now’...

  • Page 15: D) Email Box

    To open Email box: 1) Click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Internet / E-mail Box. Figure 14. Once you have entered E-mail box, you can set up your e-mail accounts as seen in Figure 14.
  • Page 16 Chapter 4 Getting Started 2) Review the example described below for an e-mail address anywhere@126.com: Fill in the following content on the Basic tab page of the preferences, as shown in Figure 17: Name of this account: Anywhere (This can be named whatever you like). Full name: anywhere.
  • Page 17 Chapter 4 Getting Started 3. Editing account information: Once you have completed steps 1 and 2 above, the Edit accounts interface (as seen in Figure 19) will display the information. You can Add accounts (ADD), Edit account (EDIT), Delete Accounts (DELETE), and choose your default account. There is no limit to the number of e-mail addresses that you can add.

  • Page 18: E) Instant Communication

    Chatting is an Instant Messaging tool, which enables multiple persons to communicate with each other at the same time. It provides multiple protocols for the user. 1. Click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Internet / Chatting i. A window as seen in Figure 21, will appear on the screen. Click (Add) Figure 21.

  • Page 19: F) Word Processor

    To open Word Processor, click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Work /Word Processor. The Word Processor Interface will open as displayed in Figure 23.

  • Page 20: G) Spreadsheet

    Spreadsheet is an e-table software, very similar in style and functionality to other major spreadsheet applications. To Open Spreadsheet click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Work / Spreadsheet. The Spreadsheet Interface will open as displayed in Figure 24.

  • Page 21: H) Pdf Viewer

    PDF Viewer is a software program design to open PDF files. To open PDF Viewer click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Work / PDF Viewer. The PDF Viewer application will open as displayed in Figure 25.

  • Page 22: I) E-Dictionary

    Dictionary provides many functions, including word searches, screen word capture, and misspelled-word check. To open Dictionary click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Work / Dictionary. The Dictionary application will open as displayed in Figure 26.

  • Page 23: J) Calendar

    Calendar is a schedule management program. Its major functions include event management and schedule planning. To open Calendar click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Work / Calendar. Calendar application will open as displayed in Figure 27.

  • Page 24: K) Calculator

    You can use Calculator to perform all the standard operations found on a handheld calculator. To open Calculator click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Work / Calculator. Calculator application will open as displayed in Figure 28.

  • Page 25: L) File Manager

    My Documents is a fast and easy to use filing system, which safely keeps files organized on the UbiSurfer. To open File Manager click on the My Documents icon on the desktop or click on Datawind / File Manager. The File Manager application will open as displayed in Figure 29.

  • Page 26: M) Media Player

    As a multimedia player, MPlayer can be used to play most multimedia file formats. To open MPlayer click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Play / Media Player. When the MPlayer has opened, it will look like the image in Figure 30.

  • Page 27: N) Youtube Player

    The YouTube player will allow you to search for and view any video on the popular YouTube video sharing site. To open this application, click on Datawind / Programs / Play / YouTube Player. A window will open as seen in Figure 31.

  • Page 28: O) Mp3 Player

    (O) MP3 Player: Aqualung is a tool to specifically play MP3 files. To Open Aqualung, click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Play / MP3 Player. The Aqualung application will open as displayed in Figure 32.

  • Page 29: P) Gpaint

    GPaint is a drawing tool to allow the user to create simple or elaborate images. These images can be saved in .JPG and .PNG forms. GPaint can also import images to edit. To open GPaint click the Datawind button on the UbiSurfer. Then click on Programs / Play / GPaint. Gpaint application will open as displayed in Figure 33.

  • Page 30: Q) Xterm

    Xterm is a Linux operating software. It provides command line access for Linux programmers and should not be opened unless you have experience programming with Linux. Entering commands in this field may affect the performance of your UbiSurfer. Linux programmers can access Xterm by clicking on Datawind / Programs / Utilities / Terminal.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5: Important Information

    Do's” and “Don'ts” while using your UbiSurfer “ Your UbiSurfer is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you to fulfill warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
  • Page 32 Pacemaker if you have any questions regarding the effect of RF signals on your pacemaker. If you are using a UbiSurfer and have a pacemaker please make it a point to verify that you are using the UbiSurfer device in accordance with the safety requirements...
  • Page 33 20 centimeters should be maintained between the transmitter's radiating structure(s) and the body of the user or nearby persons. CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by DataWind for compliance could v oid the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 34: Electrical Safety

    Water/Spills: Avoid using the UbiSurfer device or accessories near water e.g. near a shower or a sink or in a swimming pool). Do not spill liquids of any kind on the UbiSurfer device or accessories.
  • Page 35 This UbiSurfer meets government requirements for exposure to radio waves. It is a radio transmitter and a receiver, designed and manufactured, not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the US Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC) &...
  • Page 36 Resetting the Device: Should you find that the software on the UbiSurfer does not work as expected, by either refusing to turn off or on, or is frozen or any hardware component is not functioning properly, you may have to do a hardware reset. This is accomplished by (after turning off the device if possible) inserting a pin into the reset hole on the underside of the UbiSurfer in the small hole with the word RESET written over it.

  • Page 37: General Public License

    GNU (GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE) A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of Version 3, 29 June 2007 interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language. The “System Libraries”...
  • Page 38 c) Convey individual copies of the object code with a copy of the written offer to provide the Corresponding Source. This alternative is f) Requiring indemnification of licensors and authors of that material by anyone who conveys the allowed only occasionally and noncommercially, and only if you received the object code with such an offer, in accord with subsection material (or modified versions of it) with contractual assumptions of liability to the recipient, for any liability that these contractual assumptions directly impose on those licensors and authors.
  • Page 39 11. Patents. 14. Revised Versions of this License. The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and/or new versions of the GNU General Public A “contributor” is a copyright holder who authorizes use under this License of the Program or a work on License from time to time.
  • Page 40 Tel: 0844 999 0990 Email: uksupport@datawind.com...

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