Coby Communications S7INBPC1022 User manual

NBPC1022

Netbook Instruction Manual

Please read this manual carefully before operation

Chapter 2. Getting to Know Your Computer

User Guide

Original Issue: 2009/04

This manual guides you in setting up and using your new notebook

computer. Information in this manual has been carefully checked for

accuracy and is subject to change without notice.

No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or

transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy,

recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

Please read this manual carefully before using the computer.

The following signs call attention to features and operations that may be

dangerous to the user. Follow the instruction closely to reduce the risk of

physical harm or damage to the equipment.

DANGER: Not following the instruction will result in immediate death or

serious injury.

WARNING: Not following the instruction could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION: Not following the instruction could result in minor or moderate

injury and/or damage to the product.

NOTE: Indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer.

Trademarks

Product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be

the trademarks of their respective companies.

Microsoft, Windows XP, Windows MCE, Windows Vista, and Windows

Sound System are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Intel®, Intel® Core TM, Intel® HD Audio (Azalia) are registered trademark of

Intel Corporation.

All other brands or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks

or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

CONTENTS

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 1

CHAPTER 2. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER ............................... 9

TOP VIEW ............................................................................................................. 9

LEFT-SIDE VIEW ................................................................................................. 13

BOTTOM VIEW .................................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 3. USING YOUR COMPUTER ...................................................... 16

USING THE BATTERY PACK AND AC ADAPTER ................................................... 16

TURNING ON YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................................ 21

PUTTING YOUR COMPUTER TO SLEEP OR SHUTTING IT DOWN ........................ 22

USING THE KEYBOARD ....................................................................................... 23

USING THE TOUCH PAD ...................................................................................... 25

USING MEMORY CARDS ..................................................................................... 26

USING THE WEB CAMERA .................................................................................. 27

USING THE INTERNET ......................................................................................... 27

INSTALLING DEVICE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 28

CHAPTER 4. USING EXTERNAL DEVICES ................................................. 30

CONNECTING A UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) DEVICE .................................. 30

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY ................................................................. 31

CONNECTING A HEADPHONE AND AUDIO DEVICE ............................................... 31

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE ........................................................ 32

CHAPTER 5. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 33

DISPLAY PROBLEMS ........................................................................................... 33

KEYBOARD PROBLEMS ...................................................................................... 34

SLEEP OR HIBERNATION PROBLEMS ................................................................. 34

COMPUTER SCREEN PROBLEMS ....................................................................... 35

SOUND PROBLEMS ............................................................................................. 36

BATTERY PROBLEMS ......................................................................................... 37

A HARD DISK DRIVE PROBLEM .......................................................................... 37

CONTENTS

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OTHER PROBLEMS ............................................................................................. 38

APPENDIX A. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 39

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................. 39

APPENDIX B. NOTICES .................................................................................... 41

GENERAL NOTICES ............................................................................................ 41

WIRELESS RELATED INFORMATION .................................................................... 42

ELECTRONIC EMISSIONS NOTICES .................................................................... 43

EU ROHS COMPATIBLE STATEMENTS ............................................................... 45

WASTE DISPOSAL STATEMENTS ........................................................................ 46

CHAPTER 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Chapter 1. Important Safety Instructions

Please read this manual carefully before using the computer.

These safety instructions will ensure many years of safe enjoyment from the

product. Set up your computer on a flat, stable surface. (We are not

responsible for the problems and damages caused by incorrect use of the

computer in an unsafe environment.)

Selecting a place to work

WARNING

Do not operate your computer near water; for example, in a bathroom or

near a swimming pool.

The computer may not function correctly, and there is the risk of electric

shock. Operate the computer within a temperature range of 50 to 95

degrees F (10 to 35 degrees C) and 20 to 80% of relative humidity.

Safely dispose of the packing materials, such as desiccant and plastic bags.

Children may swallow desiccant or suffocate from plastic bags.

CAUTION

Keep your computing environment clean and free of dust. There is a risk of

dysfunction to the computer.

Keep your computer away from electromagnetic fields. Exposure to the

electromagnetic field may result in loss of data in the hard disk drive and/or

damage to the LCD (or LED).

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Do not block the fan louvers and leave enough space around the computer

for ventilation. The computer may overheat and result in fire or injuries.

Using the battery pack

WARNING

Use only a battery pack recommended.

Using a battery pack of a different type may result in explosion.

Keep metallic objects, such as keys and clips, away from the battery pack.

Objects that conduct electricity can short-circuit the battery pack and result

in fire and/or injuries.

Keep the battery pack away from heat.

There is a risk of explosion or fire.

Do not short-circuit battery terminals.

There is a risk of explosion.

Do not subject the battery pack to temperatures above 140 degrees F (60

degrees C).

There is a risk of explosion or fire.

Keep the battery pack away from children and/or pet.

There is a risk of injury and damage to the battery pack.

Do not put the battery pack in the water.

There is a risk of fire or damage to the batter pack.

Be cautious when handling the battery pack’s hooks. It may hurt you.

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Lock the battery catch lock at the bottom surface of the Notebook.

There is a risk of battery damage.

Replacing and disposing of the backup (standby) battery

WARNING

If the backup battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of explosion.

The lithium battery contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly

handled or disposed of.

Replace only with a battery of the same type.

Connecting to an AC power source

WARNING

Do not use loose or damaged power plugs.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Use properly grounded outlet.

Connecting the computer to an outlet without proper grounding may result in

electric shock and damages to your computer.

Do not touch or grab the power plug with wet hands.

There is a risk of electric shock.

Hold the plug body when removing the power cord from an outlet.

There is a risk of fire and damages to the computer.

Use your computer at the proper voltage/current level indicated.

Supplying improper levels of voltage/current may result in electric shock, fire,

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and/or damage to the computer.

If you hear a noise from the power cord or outlet, unplug the power cord

immediately, and contact the customer service for help.

There is a risk of fire or electric shock.

Make sure the power plug fits snugly into the electrical outlet.

Loose fit may result in fire.

Do not bend or place a heavy object on top of the power cord.

Keep the children and pets from damaging the power cord.

Damaged power cord may result in electric shock or fire.

Keep the power cord and plug clean and free of dust.

There is a risk of fire.

If an object or liquid enters the computer or an adaptor, remove power cord,

battery, and any other cables from the computer, and contact the customer

service for help.

There is a risk of an electric shock, fire, or damage to the computer.

Before cleaning the computer, disconnect the power cord, battery, and any

other cables from the computer.

There is a risk of electric shock or damage to the computer.

Using the computer

WARNING

For cleaning your computer, use mild detergent or computer cleaning

products.

Be sure to dry completely before using the computer.

Using the computer without completely drying it may result in electric shock

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or fire.

During a lightning storm, disconnect the power cord, telephone line, and

LAN cable from the computer.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not place water, chemicals, or liquid of any kind on the computer.

Liquid of any kind entering inside the computer may result in an electric

shock, fire, or damage to the computer.

Do not connect the modem directly to a multi-line telephone.

There is a risk of fire or damage to the computer.

If you drop your computer, remove the power cord and battery pack, and

then contact the customer service for check up.

There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Do not place a burning candle or cigarette on the computer.

There is a risk of fire.

If you see or smell smoke from the computer or adaptor, turn off the

computer, remove the power cord, and then contact the customer service

for help. There is a risk of fire.

The LCD monitor’s fluorescent lamp include hydrargyrum.

Avoid direct contact with liquid from the broken LCD. If it spills into eyes or

the other parts of your body, wash it out several times with clean water. If

you feel something different, contact a doctor or a health administrator

immediately.

CAUTION:

Do not place an object, such as a pen or clip, on the keyboard.

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If you close the LCD cover with an object on the keyboard, you may damage

or break the LCD.

Do not touch or scratch the LCD with sharp objects.

The LCD may be damaged.

Be sure to turn off the computer before closing the LCD cover.

The computer may overheat, and be damaged or deformed.

Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD.

LCD is made of glass, and an excessive force can break the LCD.

Follow the instructions in the user's guide.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

Do not place objects into the PC Card slot.

There is the risk of electric shock or injury.

Upon completion of any service or repairs, ask service technician to perform

safety checks.

Ignoring safety checks may result in electric shock or fire.

Use the Wireless LAN at least 5m away from a microwave oven or plasma

lamp.

When using the Wireless LAN near a plasma lamp, use the channel 11, 12,

or 13, the connection may be unavailable or slow.

Keep the computer away from heat.

The computer may deform and there is the risk of fire.

When attaching an external device, make sure the connector from the

device and the port on the computer are of the same type.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

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Do not insert a damaged CD-ROM or floppy disk.

There is a risk of damage to the computer.

Carrying and storing the computer

WARNING

Before moving the computer, turn the power off and remove all the cables.

You may trip over the loose cables and fall.

When traveling on an airplane, follow the instruction by flight attendant.

Using the computer on an airplane may result in an airline accident.

Do not travel with LCD monitor open.

Do not expose your computer to the direct sunlight in a closed area such as

inside a car.

Prolonged exposure to high temperatures may deform the computer and

also result in fire.

Preventing data lose (handling hard disk drives)

CAUTION

Be cautious when handling the hard disk drive.

The hard disk drive is very delicate to any physical impact.

Always make backups for your data.

We are not responsible for the data lose caused by users.

The data on the hard disk or the drive itself may be damaged in the following

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situations:

 Exposure to a physical shock during the disassembling or installing

process.

 The computer is reset (rebooted), for example by power outage, while

the hard disk drive is operating.

 Exposure to virus.

 The computer is turned off during operation.

 Exposure to a physical shock while the hard disk drive is operating.

To prevent data lose due to hard disk drive damages, always backup your

data. We are not responsible for the lost of data.

Ergonomic information

WARNING

Adjust the display position to avoid glare or reflections from overhead

lighting.

The top of the display should be on or below the level of your eyes.

Keep your head and neck in an upright position.

Keep your forearms, wrists, and hands in a horizontal position.

Adjust your chair to keep your arms and hands in a comfortable position.

Using the computer in the same position for a prolonged period of time may

cause discomfort to your body.

Take short frequent breaks from working with your computer. No more than

2 hours of computing per day is recommended.

Stretch periodically to reduce muscular discomfort. Check the volume level

Check if the volume level is too high before using headphones.

Do not use the headphones for a prolonged period of time.

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Chapter 2. Getting to Know Your Computer

Top View

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NOTE:

The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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Web Camera

Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat.

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Display Panel

The color display with TFT technology provides clear and brilliant text and

graphics.

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Power Button

Use the Power button to turn on the computer.

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Built-in stereo speakers

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AC adapter connector

Connects to the AC adapter to power on the computer and charge the

battery when the computer is not in use.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the computer and battery pack, use the dedicated AC

adapter only.

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LAN Connector

If you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer to a

network or broadband device.

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VGA Connector

Connect to a monitor or projector.

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USB 2.0 connectors

Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive,

or MP3 player.

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Multi-Media Reader Slot

Provides a fast and convenient way to view and share digital photos, music,

videos, and documents stored on the following digital memory cards:

SD, MMC, MS/MS pro

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Headphone jack

Connects to a pair of headphones, or sends audio to a powered speaker or

sound system.

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CAUTION:

Lower the volume level before connecting headphones, then gradually

increase the volume for comfortable listening.

Hearing experts advise against the constant use of personal stereos played

at high volume.

Constant high-volume use can lead to hearing loss. If you experience

ringing in your ears or hearing loss, discontinue use immediately and

seek medical advice.

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Microphone jack

Connects to a microphone or input signal for use with audio programs.

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Click Button

Provide left- and right-click functions like those on a mouse.

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Touch inductive panel

Provides the functionality of a mouse to move the cursor, drag or move

selected items, and left-click by tapping the surface.

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System status indicators

The system status indicators show the current status of your computer.

Power indicator light

The light operates as follows:

 Solid Blue: The system is on.

 Flashing Blue: The system is in standby mode.

 Off: The system is off or in hibernate mode.

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Battery status light

The light operates as follows:

 Off: The battery is fully charged.

 Solid Red: The battery is charging.

 Flashing Red: The battery is low.

HDD Status Light:

Lighting up when data is being written to or read from the hard disk.

Wireless LAN Status Light:

The light operates as follows:

 Off: The wireless card does not have the power or RF is off.

 Slow Flashing Blue: The wireless client is not associated with the

network. Slow blinking (3-4 seconds interval): the wireless card

powered on and attempting to connect.

 Fast Flashing Blue: The wireless card transmitting and/or receiving

data by the rate depending on blinking speed.

Caps & Num Lock Status Light：

The light operates as follows:

 Solid Blue: The caps Lock is active.

 Solid Red: The numeric keypad is active.

 Solid Pink: the Caps Lock and Num Lock are active.

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Keyboard

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Left-side View

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Built-in stereo speakers

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Security Keyhole

Your computer comes with a security keyhole. You can purchase a security

cable and lock to fit this keyhole.

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Fan Louvers

The fan louvers allow hot air to exhaust from the computer.

WARNING:

Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block

any of the fan louvers or else overheating of the computer may occur.

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Bottom View

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Battery Latch - Manual

The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured. Move

the manual battery latch to the unlocked position to insert or remove the

battery pack. Move the manual latch to the locked position after inserting the

battery pack.

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Battery Pack

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Battery Latch - Spring Loaded

The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place.

When you insert a battery pack, this latch automatically secures the battery

in place. To remove the battery, hold this latch in the unlocked position.

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Thermal Vent

The vents allow hot air to exhaust from the computer.

WARNING:

Make sure that paper, books, clothing, cables or other objects do not block

any of the vents or else overheating of the computer may occur.

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Hard Disk Drive

The Hard Disk Drive is secured in a compartment.

CAUTION:

Do not disassemble or replace the hard disk drive by yourself! If you do

need to, ask a COBY authorized service center or dealer to disassemble or

replace it.

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Chapter 3. Using Your Computer

Using the Battery Pack and AC Adapter

When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you

depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different computer

components consume power at different rates. The more you use the

power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power.

Your Computer Batteries

Your computer batteries enable you to do more, save more, and spend

more time unplugged. Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling you

to take your work wherever you go. With your computer batteries, you will

be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet.

NOTE:

The operating system may run slower when using the battery mode.

Removing and Replacing the Battery

WARNING:

 Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.

This computer should only use a battery purchased from us. Do not use

batteries from other computers.

 Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove

external cables (including the AC adapter).

To remove the battery:

① Shut down the computer and turn it over.

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