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Preface 
©©Copyright 2007 
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. 
Notices 
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency 
Interference Statement 
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.  This  equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and 
if  not  installed  and  used  in  accordance  with  the  instruction 
radio 
manual  may 
communications.  However, 
that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
interference 
is  no  guarantee 
to 
cause  harmful 
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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 
• 
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 
that to which the receiver is connected 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. 
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. 
FCC  Caution:  Any  changes  or  modifications  not  expressly 
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 
the user's authority to operate this equipment. 
Notice: 
Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party 
responsible  for  compliance  could  void  the  user’s  authority  to 
operate  the  equipment.  Shielded  interface  cables  and  a  non-
shielded  AC  power  cord  must  be  used  in  order  to  comply  with 
emission limits.   
 
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Table of Content 
ATTENTION: TEACHERS, PARENTS AND  ADULT SUPERVISORS .................1 
1. AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES................................................3 
MODIFICATIONS...................................................................................4 
CONNECTIONS TO PERIPHERAL DEVICES..............................................4 
EUROPEAN NOTICE .............................................................................4 
CANADIAN NOTICE...............................................................................5 
ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS STATEMENT................................................5 
POWER CORD REQUIREMENT ..............................................................6 
BATTERY PACK SAFETY.......................................................................8 
LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING / BRIDGE BATTERY WARNING ......................9 
2. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS ...............................................11 
TOP VIEW .........................................................................................11 
SYSTEM & POWER STATUS INDICATORS.............................................15 
FUNCTION KEYS (QUICK KEYS)..........................................................16 
WINDOWS* KEYS...............................................................................17 
EMBEDDED NUMERIC KEYPAD ...........................................................17 
ABOUT THE DISPLAY SWITCHER UTILITY.............................................18 
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS ...............................................18 
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF THE TFT DISPLAY DEVICE ............................19 
OPENING AND CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL ......................................19 
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME MANUALLY ..................................................19 
ADJUSTING THE AUDIO VOLUME IN OPERATING SYSTEM .....................19 
VOICE RECORDING............................................................................19 
CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK.........................................................20 
CABLING RESTRICTION FOR NETWORKS .............................................20 
3. BATTERY POWER & POWER MANAGEMENT ...........................21 
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY .......................................................................21 
BATTERY LOW-POWER WARNING.......................................................21 
CHARGING THE BATTERY AND CHARGING TIME...................................22 
CHECKING THE BATTERY LEVEL.........................................................22 
PROLONGING THE BATTERY’S LIFE AND USAGE CYCLES......................22 
STANDBY SUSPEND...........................................................................23 
HIBERNATE SUSPEND........................................................................23 
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4. BIOS SETUP AND SECURITY FEATURE.....................................25 
ENTERING THE BIOS SETUP SCREEN ................................................25 
BIOS ACTION KEYS ..........................................................................26 
MAIN SETUP .....................................................................................27 
ADVANCED SETUP.............................................................................28 
SECURITY SETUP ..............................................................................29 
BOOT SETUP.....................................................................................30 
EXIT SETUP ......................................................................................32 
5. UPGRADING YOURCOMPUTER..................................................33 
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................43 
NO SPEAKER OUTPUT ........................................................................44 
SOUND CANNOT BE RECORDED ..........................................................44 
THE HARD DRIVE IS MAKING ABNORMAL WHINING NOISES .....................44 
THE HARD DISK DRIVE HAS REACHED ITS CAPACITY .............................45 
THE HARD DISK TAKES LONGER TO READ A FILE...................................45 
THE DISPLAY PANEL IS BLANK WHEN THE SYSTEM IS TURNED ON ..........45 
THE SCREEN IS DIFFICULT TO READ ....................................................45 
THE SCREEN FLICKERS ......................................................................45 
THE BUILT-IN TOUCH PAD PERFORMS ERROTICALLY.............................45 
THE BUILT-IN KEYBOARD ACCEPTS NO INPUT.......................................45 
THE CHARACTERS ON THE SCREEN REPEAT WHILE I TYPE. ...................46 
THE POST DOES NOT SHOW AN INCREASED MEMORY CAPACITY WHEN 
YOU HAVE ALREADY INSTALLED ADDITIONAL MEMORY ..........................46 
THE O/S ISSUES AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ERROR MESSAGE DURING 
OPERATION .......................................................................................46 
THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT WORK.........................................46 
THE ETHERNET ADAPTER DOES NOT APPEAR TO OPERATE IN THE 
100MBPS TRANSMISSION MODE .........................................................46 
THE COMPUTER BECOMES HOT ..........................................................47 
THE PROGRAM APPEARS STOPPED OR RUNS VERY SLOWLY .................47 
THE USB DEVICE DOES NOT WORK ....................................................47 
APPENDIX: SPECIFICATION....................................................................49 
 
 
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Please ensure that students understand the following: 
•  Emphasize to student that this device is an educational tool 
and not a toy. The computer, power supply, battery pack or 
power cord should not be dropped, crushed, stepped on or 
otherwise abused. 
•  This product is intended for school age children, ages 6 and up.  
•  Ensure students understand the safe and proper handling of 
power cord and power supply. Misuse could result in serious 
injury.   
•  Use caution when using this computer around younger children.  
Keep power cords away from younger children. Keep small 
accessories away from younger children. If computer is 
damaged, keep any resulting small parts (such as a keyboard 
key) away from younger children and report damage or loose 
parts to their teacher, parent or adult supervisor, immediately.   
•  The teacher, parent or adult supervisor should periodically 
inspect the computer, power supply and power cord for 
damage and replace, if necessary. 
•  Students should report any damage or loose parts to their 
teacher, parent or adult supervisor, immediately. 
•  Caution students to avoid using device in wet conditions and to 
protect the unit when carrying in wet conditions.    
•  When cleaning the unit, clean only with a slightly damp soft 
cloth. Do not pour liquid onto the unit. Do not clean while 
computer is “on” or plugged into wall socket. 
•  Do not leave PC plugged in or “on” when enclosed in a non-
vented container, such as a school backpack, as overheating 
may occur. 
•  The most suitable time for students to use the PC on their lap 
not exceeding 30 minutes and take a 5 minutes break.  
 
 
 
 
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